North Dakota FFA 2012 State Convention Results by ND FFA

2012 STATE FFA CONVENTION

STATE BOARD FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 15th Floor - State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610

TABLE OF CONTENTS Event Page State Officers for 2011-2012 .............................................................................. 3 State FFA Degree Recipients ............................................................................ 4 Area Stars of Agri-Business ............................................................................... 5 Area Star Farmer ............................................................................................... 5 Area Ag Placement ............................................................................................ 5 Area Star Agri-Science ...................................................................................... 5 Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients ............................................................ 6 American FFA Degree Nominees ...................................................................... 6 Agricultural Communications ............................................................................. 7 Agricultural Education ........................................................................................ 7 Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication .................................................... 7 Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance - Placement.............................. 7 Agricultural Processing ...................................................................................... 7 Agricultural Sales – Placement .......................................................................... 7 Agricultural Services .......................................................................................... 7 Agriscience Research- Animal Systems…………………………………………… 8 Agriscience Research- Plant Systems ……………………………………………. 8 Agriscience Research- Integrated Systems ……………………………………… 8 Beef Production – Entrepreneurship.................................................................. 8 Beef Production – Placement ............................................................................ 8 Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................. 8 Dairy Production – Placement ........................................................................... 9 Diversified Agricultural Production ..................................................................... 9 Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship ............................................... 9 Diversified Crop Production – Placement .......................................................... 9 Diversified Horticulture ....................................................................................... 9 Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship ........................................ 9 Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management ............................... 10 Equine Science- Entrepreneurship .................................................................... 10 Equine Science – Placement ............................................................................. 10 Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production ........................................................................... 10 Food Science & Technology .............................................................................. 10 Forage Production ............................................................................................. 10 Forest Management and Products .................................................................... 10 Fruit Production .................................................................................................. 11 Goat Production……………………………………………………………………… 11 Grain Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................ 11 Grain Production – Placement ........................................................................... 11 Home and/or Community Development............................................................. 11 Outdoor Recreation............................................................................................ 11 Poultry Production.............................................................................................. 12 Sheep Production .............................................................................................. 12 Small Animal Production & Care ....................................................................... 12 Specialty Animal Production .............................................................................. 12 Specialty Crop Production ................................................................................. 12

Swine Production – Placement ......................................................................... Turf Grass Management ................................................................................... Vegetable Production ........................................................................................ Veterinary Medicine ........................................................................................... Wildlife & Production Management ................................................................... Basic Agricultural Mechanics ............................................................................ Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics ................................................................. Advanced Agricultural Mechanics ..................................................................... Agricultural Communications ............................................................................. Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes ................................................................ State FFA Chorus Members .............................................................................. State FFA Courtesy Corps ................................................................................ State FFA Creed................................................................................................ Dairy Cattle Selection ........................................................................................ Dairy Handlers Event......................................................................................... Dairy Foods (Milk Quality) …………………………………………………………. Demonstration Contest ...................................................................................... Agri Science Fair…………………………………………………………………... Farm Business Management Event .................................................................. Floriculture Event............................................................................................... Food for America .............................................................................................. Food Science & Technology ............................................................................. Horse Selection ................................................................................................. Job Interview...................................................................................................... Meats ................................................................................................................. Nursery/Landscape ........................................................................................... Extemporaneous Public Speaking .................................................................... Prepared Public Speaking ................................................................................. Quiz ................................................................................................................... Reporter Book ................................................................................................... SAE Book .......................................................................................................... Secretary Book .................................................................................................. Small Animal Production & Care ....................................................................... Superior Chapters ............................................................................................. Talent ................................................................................................................. Treasurer Book .................................................................................................. Delegate Committee Reports 2012 ................................................................... Jodi Boe “Don’t Be Afraid to Make a Mistake” .................................................. Preston Gilderhus”Timewise” ............................................................................ Daniel Deck “ Speak Up.” .................................................................................. Wyatt Bachmeier “Carpe Diem” ........................................................................ Kristi Tonnessen “ Lifes a Dance” ..................................................................... Taylor Friesz “ The Experience” ........................................................................ Cody Folden “ Don’t Look Back”……………………………………………………

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2012-2013 STATE FFA OFFICERS NORTH DAKOTA FFA ASSOCIATION **************************************************** Daniel Bjertness State FFA President 20 Elm St Parents: Curt & Joan Bjertness Hickson, ND 58047 Chapter: Kindred 701-588-4322 E-mail: d.bjertness@my.ndsu.edu *************************************************** Phillip Wanner State FFA Secretary 7591 41st Ave SE Parents: Scott & Carrie Wanner Wishek, ND 58357 Chapter: Wishek 701-452-0121 E-mail: phillip.w.wanner@my.ndsu.edu **************************************************** Justin Zahradka NW Region Vice President 11045 61st St NE Parents: Jeff & Lori Zahradka Lawton, ND 58345 Chapter: Park River 701-655-3868 E-mail: justin.l.zahradka@my.ndsu.edu **************************************************** Andrew Kreidt SW Region Vice President 4979 County Rd 139 Parents: George & Mary Kreidt New Salem, ND 58563 Chapter: New Salem 701-843-8642 E-mail: andrew.g.kreidt@my.bismarckstate.edu **************************************************** Brian Anderson NE Region Vice President 3510 27th St NE Parents: Paul & Vanessa Anderson Harvey, ND 58341 Chapter: Harvey 701-324-2101 E-mail: brian.anderson.4@my.ndsu.edu *************************************************** David Leier SE Region Vice President 6998 26th Ave SE Parents: Mitch & Doris Leier Kintyre, ND 58549 Chapter: Napoleon 701-332-6000 E-mail: david.leier@my.ndsu.edu ************************************************** Bailey Dockter State FFA Parliamentarian 4956 41st St SE Parent: Dwight & Christina Dockter Medina, ND 58467 Chapter: Medina 701-486-3494 E-mail: bailey.m.dockter@my.ndsu.edu *************************************************** FFA JACKETS SPONSORED BY: NODAK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CARHARTT JACKETS & $500 President Scholarship – CARHARTT $500 State FFA Officer Scholarships – CARHARTT State Officer Briefcases – FIRESIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES

State FFA Degree Recipients (137) Each recipient receives the Golden Charm and Certificate Sponsored by: Coteau Properties, Beverly Tong, Wells Fargo Bank, & US Bancorp Foundation Lindsey Miller, Belfield Alexandra Kielb, Lisbon Matthew Mattern, Rugby Quinn Steffan, Belfield Courtney Schon, Lisbon Kristen Mundahl, Rugby Kristina Flemmer, Beulah Zachary Ulmer, Lisbon Abigail Paul, Rugby Kyle Aasand, Carrington Breana Buehler , Maddock Kent Schmaltz, Rugby Leah Becker, Carrington James Johnson, Maddock Chris Seaver, Rugby Peter Henson, Carrington Karl Kenner, Maddock Emily Voeller, Rugby Caylor Rosenau, Carrington Matthew Knudson, Maddock Rylie Wangle, Rugby John Behm, DLB Megan Lauinger, Maddock Erik Wangler, Rugby Justin Bartholomay, Enderlin Megan Wald, Maddock Jayden Welk, Rugby Heather Johnson, Garrison Brandi Boehm, Mandan Dalton Mellmer , Scranton Brittny Riemer, Garrison O.Kaiden Straabe, Mandan Dalton Reitz, Scranton Austin Wanner, Glen Ullin Renae Tokach, Mandan Dylan Teske, Scranton Kayla McMahon, Granville Whitney Huesers, Max JD Woodbury, Stanley Maggie Woodall, Granville Bailey Dockter, Medina Danielle Bosch, Tappen Brian Anderson, Harvey Daven Dockter, Medina Abigail Ruff, Tappen Amber Feickert, Harvey Chris Heinrich, Medina Aidan Sutherland, Tappen Nicolette Hertz, Harvey Eric Knodel, Medina Ty Michael Bruner, Velva Jessalyn Kleinsasser, Harvey Amanda Beck, Minot Colten Lee, Velva Quinten Koble, Harvey Shonda Gasmann, Minot Zachary Podoll, Velva Samantha Schild, Harvey Jordan Rachel Peterson, Minot Dawson Cooper, Wahpeton Dustin Schmiess, Harvey Ashley Nicole Reedy, Minot Ayla Emmons, Wahpeton Thomas Krizan, Hebron Abigail Shaw, Minot Charlie Hermes , Wahpeton Nathaniel Ray Ling, Hebron Kevin Sivertson, Minot Derek King, Wahpeton Allyssa Nicole Wehri, Hebron Rochelle Bitz, Napoleon Michael Mauer, Wahpeton Ella Woroniecki, Hebron Stephanie Gross, Napoleon Shawn Meyer, Wahpeton Derek Paulsrud, Hillsboro David Leier, Napoleon Kristopher Rinnels, Wahpeton Ashley Barnhart, Kenmare Heather Wolf, Napoleon Shawn Sondrol, Wahpeton Caleen Crider, Kenmare Destri Bueligen, New Salem Katie Wieser, Wahpeton Alexandra Grosser, Kenmare Jennifer Frank, New Salem Ashley Lee Giedd, Washburn Joy Jacobson, Kenmare Timarra Klingenstein, New Salem Samuel D. Gradin, Washburn Ryan Young, Kenmare Andrew Kreidt, New Salem Austin Bettenhausen, Wishek Daniel Bjertness, Kindred Taylor Wolff, Oakes- Justin Zahradka, Erika Kaseman, Wishek Aaron Haux, Kindred Park River Jonathan Ketterling, Wishek Kelby Jacobson, Kindred Cody Draovitch, Richland 44 Kelsey Meidinger, Wishek Nathan Stachler, Kindred Shawn Miller, Richland 44 Karly Wald, Wishek David Talley, Kindred Hannah Mitskog, Richland 44 Phillip Wanner, Wishek Jospeph Wright, Kindred Laura Morken, Richland 44 Adem Bell, Wyndmere Karlie Matejcek, Lakota Isaiah Wagner, Richland 44 Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere Ashlyn Nelson, Lakota Taylor Boe, Rolla Marley Foertsch, Wyndmere Jamison McEwen Fuqua, Larimore Seth Good, Rolla Marie Goerger, Wyndmere Kelly Fragodt, Leeds Thomas Hendrickson, Rolla Thomas Haberman, Wyndmere Kyle Jorgenson, Leeds Zach Berube, Rugby Laura Manstrom, Wyndmere Thomas Jon Urness, Leeds Taylor DeMers, Rugby Kari Mindeman, Wyndmere Justin Wangler, Leeds Paxton Klein, Rugby Dylan Spelhaug, Wyndmere Darren Young, Leeds Sydney Kraft, Rugby Andrew Woodbury, Wyndmere Erika Guthmiller, Lisbon Jarett Lovcik, Rugby

AREA STARS OF AGRI-BUSINESS STARS Matthew Knudson, Maddock A.S. Gibbons Dalton Mellmer, Scranton Maggie Woodall, Granville Adam Bell, Wyndmere

PLAQUE and PIN SPONSORS Williston Chamber of Commerce Minot Chamber of Commerce Roger, Jeanette, & Ericka Kenner, Leeds North Dakota Farmers Union Busch Agricultural Resources Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Area Stars of Agri-business receive a plaque and pin from sponsors listed above. The State Star of Agribusiness receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc. The State Star also receives a $300 check from DuPont Company. The 2012 North Dakota Star of Agri-business is Matthew Knudson of the Maddock A.S. Gibbons FFA Chapter.

AREA STAR FARMER STARS Karl Kenner, Maddock David Leier, Napoleon Derek Paulsrud, Hillsboro Karly Wald, Wishek

PLAQUE and PIN SPONSORS Williston Chamber of Commerce Minot Chamber of Commerce Roger, Jeanette, & Ericka Kenner, Leeds North Dakota Farmers Union North Dakota Farmers Union Service Association Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Area Star Farmers receive a plaque and pin from spnsors listed above. The State Star Farmer receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by ND Farmers Union Service Association. The State Star also receives a $300 check from DuPont Company. The 2012 Star Farmer of North Dakota is David Leier of the Napoleon FFA Chapter.

AREA AG PLACEMENT STARS Taylor Boe, Rolla Aaron Haux, Kindred James Johnson, Maddock Kent Schmaltz, Rugby

PLAQUE and PIN SPONSORS Williston Chamber of Commerce Minot Chamber of Commerce Roger, Jeanette, & Ericka Kenner, Leeds North Dakota Farmers Union Kenny Roise, Gustafson, LLC Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Area Stars in Ag Placement receive a plaque and pin from sponsors listed above. The State Star Ag Placement receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Kenny Roise, Gustafson, LLC. The State Star also receives a $300 check from DuPont Company. The 2012 Star Ag Placement of North Dakota is Kent Schmaltz of the Rugby FFA Chapter.

AREA STAR AGRI-SCIENCE STARS Kyle Aasand, Carrington Laura Morken, Ridhland 44 Megan Wald, Maddock Justin Zahradka, Park River

PLAQUE and PIN SPONSORS Williston Chamber of Commerce Minot Chamber of Commerce Roger, Jeanette, & Ericka Kenner, Leeds North Dakota Farmers Union Fort Dodge Animal Health Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Area Stars in Agri-Science receive a plaque and pin from sponsors listed above. The State Star Agri-Science receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health. The State Star also receives a $300 check from DuPont Company. The 2012 Star Agri-Science of North Dakota Justin Zahradka of Park River FFA Chapter.

HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS (13) Mr. Shawn Feiring Ms. Faye Glover Mr. Dale Hoerauf Mr. Jason Medders Mr. Stanley Schrupp Mr. Brian Vculek Mr. Wilfred Volesky Mr. Tony Straquadine Plaques sponsored by: North Dakota Farm Bureau

Ms. Julie Woodbury Mr. Dennis Walsh Ms. Becky Koch Mr. Calvin Myers Mr. Jim Tessmer Mr. Julie Vculek

Ms. Anissa Wilhelm

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE NOMINEES (31) Brooke Renner Tyler Neubauer Anna Richter Colton Eichele Casey Behles Wyatt Bachmeier Kristi Tonnessen Grayson Spangelo Maria Hager Mikali Talbott Amber Piatz Nicole Schroeder Taylor Friesz Jenna Vculek Alex Hollerung Cody Folden Angela Birchfield Dustin Jundt Chris Fedje Caitlin Layden Courtney Miller Jessica Ehlers Katherine Woodbury Amy Lee Dylan Johnson Jadi Prante Preston Prochnow Matthew Mortenson Brandon Ward Douglas Nordby III Danielle Buskohl

Beulah Bottineau Carrington Fessenden -Bowdon Garrison Granville Granville Hebron Kenmare Max Napoleon New Salem New Salem Oakes Sargent Central Richland 44 Parshall Richland 44 Rugby Rugby Scranton Scranton Scranton Stanley Turtle Lake-Mercer Wahpeton Wahpeton Wahpeton Wahpeton Wahpeton Watford City Wyndmere

All 31 have been approved by the National FFA Organization and will receive the degree at the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October.

Agricultural Communications Joy Jacobson, Kenmare Shenille Laber, Napoleon Karly Doll, New Salem Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by the Keystone Steel and Wire Company/Red Brand is Joy Jacobson of the Kenmare FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Dakota Plains Coopertive.

Agricultural Education Kristen Mundahl, Rugby Laura Morken, Richland 44 Jessica Long, Napoleon Amber Feickert, Harvey

Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by the James F Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation is Amber Feickert of the Harvey FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE).

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Zachery Berube, Rugby Casey Ricker, Kindred Garrett Becker, Minot Andrew Jochim, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Zachery Berube of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by James Valley Grain Elevator.

Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance/Placement Jarett Lovcik, Rugby Quentin Bergstad, Center Bradley Schilling, Wishek Donovan Zacharias, Enderlin Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Hobart Welders & Tractor Supply Company is Donovan Zacharias of the Enderlin FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Butler Machinery Company.

Agricultural Processing Austin Carr, Carrington BreAnna Stroh, Tappen Brieanna Bonn, Rolla Kevin Sivertson, Minot Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS Foundation is Kevin Sivertson of the Minot FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Ag Products Utilization Commission.

Agricultural Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Placement Rylie Wangler, Rugby Casey Behles, Garrison DJ Polries, Carrington Isaiah Kensok , Central Cass Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Fastenal is Isaiah Kensok of the Central Cass FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Farmers Union Service Association.

Agricultural Services Laura Morken Michael Ostem Daniel Bjertness James Horner Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Agricredit Acceptance, LLC is Daniel Bjertness of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grain Dealers Association.

Agriscience Research –Animal Systems Jonathan Ketterling, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Elanco and AllFLEX is Jonathan Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Sigma Alpha Ptofessional Ag Sorority.

Agriscience Research –Planat Systems Taylor Ketterling Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Monsanto is Taylor Ketterlling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by PROSEED.

Agriscience Research –Integrated Systems Justin Zahradka Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Justin Zahradka of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ProSeed.

Beef Production – Entrepreneurship Adam Zink, Carringron Tyler Burgard, Rugby Andrew Haugen, Garrison Caleen Crider, Kenmare Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Nasco Division-Nasco International, Inc. and Bayer Animal Health is Adam Zink of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. The State Winner also received a $100 gift certificate sponsored by Stockmen’s Supply.

Beef Production – Placement Steven Weigel, Napoleon Jonathan Ketterlin, Wishek Becca Anderson, Kindred Renae Tokach, Mandan Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by North Dakota Stockman’s Association is Becca Anderson of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Midwest PMS.

Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship Lucas Wald, Napoleon Brandi Boehm, Mandan Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Brandi Boehm of the Mandan FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Midwest Dairy Associaiton-North Dakota Division.

Dairy Production – Placement Jordan Skytland, Carrington Ryan Becker, Napoleon Rachel Kunkel, New Salem Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored Kuhn North America is Jordan Skytland of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Midwest Dairy Associaiton-North Dakota Division.

Diversified Agricultural Production Matthew Mattern, Rugby Kent Schmaltz, Rugby Andrewe Woodbury, Wyndmere Amber Piatz, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by J.R. Simplot Company and CF Industries is Amber Piatz of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Lisbon FFA Chapter.

Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship Riley Braaten, Kindred Amber Piatz, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS Foundation is Riley Braaten of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Viterra/Dakota Growers Pasta Company.

Diversified Crop Production – Placement Taylor Ketterling,Wishek Amanda Beck, Minot Matthew Ottis, Kindred Caylor Rosenau, Carringron Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National Crop Insurance Services is Matthew Ottis of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by Steve and Cynthia Stregge.

Diversified Horticulture Jennifer Frank, New Salem Allen Flom, Kindred Kelsey Ann Boe, Rolla Abigail Shaw, Minot Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Nationwide Insurance is Abigail Shaw of the Minot FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Wahpeton FFA Chapter.

Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship Kristi Marie Tonnessen, Granville Taylor Friesz, New Salem Kelsey Meidinger, Wishek David Leier, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Wahl Clipper Company is Taylor Friesz of the New Salem FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Tammy Meyer & Jean Meyer.

Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management Libbi Hasenwinkel Austin Bettenhausen, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Mosaic is Austin Bettenhausen of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Randy and Bridgette Readel and Dow Chemical.

Equine Science – Entrepreneurship Ella Woroniecki, Hebron Sophie Syvertsen, Richland 44 Abigail Ruff, Tappen Krista Gross, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Land O’Lakes/PurinaFeed is Abigail Ruff of the Tappen FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Wade and Lynn Moser.

Equine Science – Placement Megan Eichele, Fessenden/Bowdon Ashley Bateman, New Salem Laura Fritel, Rugby Ashlyn Draovitch, Richland 44 Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Cargill is Ashley Bateman of the New Salem FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE).

Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production Josh Stutrud, Rugby Heather Johnson, Nathan Stachler, Kindred Phillip Wanner, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Bunge North America is Josh Stutrud of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Soybean Council.

Food Science and Technologies Preston Gilderhus, Maddock Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS Foundation is Preston Gilderhus of the Maddock FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Syngenta Cereals.

Forage Production Sean Cose, Kindred Lane Marshal, Towner Phillip Wanner, Wishek Jaden Kallenbach, Maddock Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Claas of America and Animal Health International is Jayden Kallenbach of the Maddock FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota FFA Foundation.

Forest Management and Products Jacob Erbes, Richland 44 Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere Jacob Erbes of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the Bottineau FFA Chapter. 10

Fruit Production Destri Bueligen, New Salem Erika Kaseman, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by DuPont Company is Destri Bueligen of the New Salem FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grape Growers Association.

Goat Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Tess Caron, Scranton Tyler Mongeon, Towner Kyle Aasand, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Land O’lakes/Purina Feed. is Tyler Mongeon of the Towner FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota FFA Foundation.

Grain Production – Entrepreneurship Lincoln Christenson, Parshall Brian Anderson, Harvey Maggie Woodall, Granville Alex Williams, Jamestown Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Maggie Woodall of the Granville FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the N.D. Wheat Commission. Sheena Johnson from the N.D. Grain Growers Association and Steve Edwardson from the North Dakota Barley Council presented the state winner with a $500 scholarship.

Grain Production – Placement Alex Ripplinger, McClusky Aaron Haux, Kindred Taylor Boe, Rolla Amanda Beck, Minot Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Aaron Haux of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Barley Council.

Home and/or Community Development Erika Guthmiller, Lisbon Seth Bartholomay, Bottineau Mekenzie Scheresky, Max Breanna Bregel, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Carhartt, Inc. is Erika Guthmiller of the Lisbon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives.

Outdoor Recreation Nathan Ling, Hebron Ashley Reedy, Minot Mikayla Young, Napoleon Dorinda Feist, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Cabela’s and the Yamaha Motor Corp USA is Mikayla Young of the Napoleonl FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Larimore FFA Chapter.

Poultry Production David Leier, Napoleon Kyle Lovcik, Rugby Daven Dockter, Medina Andrew Kreidt, New Salem Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods is Daven Dockter of the Medina FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by USDA Farm Service Agency.

Sheep Production David Leier, Napoleon Taylor Friesz, New Salem Clay Hatlewick, Jamestown Nevada Turbiville, Scranton Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation, is Nevada Turbiville of the Scranton FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grocers Association.

Small Animal Production & Care Shauna Fetch, Carrington Mikali Talbott, Max Whitney Huesers, Max Taylor Thompson, Fessenden/Bowdon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA is Whitney Huesers of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by James Valley Grain Elevator.

Specialty Animal Production Brenden Sweeney, Center Kris Lwier, Rugby Karl Kenner, Maddock Winner of the first place award, the $250 award and plaques sponsored by ND Buffalo Association is Karl Kenner of the Maddock FFA Chapter.

Specialty Crop Production Peter Henson, Carrington Rachael Mickelson, Rolla Amanda Beck, Minot Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Peter Henson of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by David and Denise Swanson and also a $250 Scholarship from Viterra/Dakota Growers Pasta.

Swine Production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Entrepreneurship Cody Lies, Max Jacqlyn Heins, New Salem Joe Wright, Kindred Quinn Steffan, Belfield Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by La-Co Markal and Tyson Foods is Joe Wright of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Pork Council.

Swine Production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Placement Chandler Miller, Scranton Taylor Heins, New Salem 12

Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Kemin is Chandler Miller of the Scranton FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Dr. R. Brent and Karla Young.

Turf Grass Management Trevor Wettlaufer, Bottineau Matthew Knudson, Maddock Anthony Pitner, Minot Adam Bell, Wyndmere Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere Company is Matthew Knudson of the Maddock FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the Agassiz Seed and Supply.

Vegetable Production Caylor Rosenau, Carrington Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Torie Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Rochelle Bitz, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company is Caylor Rosenau of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the R.D. Offutt Company and RDO Equipment Co..

Veterinary Medicine Baily Dockter, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by American Veterinary Medical Association is Bailey Dockter of the MedinaFFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association.

Wildlife Production & Management Kassi Knutson, Garrison Wyatt Woodbury, Stanley Kevin Sivertson, Minot Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Land O’Lakes /Purina Feed is Wyatt Woodbury of the Stanley FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Al & Pat Giese.

BASIC AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 45 FFA members participated in the 2012 Basic Agricultural Mechanics CDE. The top 9 gold award winners receive a Black & Decker 3/8” Electric Drill sponsored by Titan Machinery. Leatherman tools are awarded to the top two individuals, which are sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. Gold (9) *Braden Pewe, Bottineau Westen Feickert, Harvey Kelvin Slaubaugh, Leeds Dalton Beine, Napoleon Shania Rolla, Watford City Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah Reece Jones, Fessenden-Bowdon Matthew Reiger, Kindred Jayden Hesch, Carrington

Silver (12) Shane Johnson, North Sargent Levi Roen, Minot Jonathan Heth, Westhope Dylan Finken, Max Michael Nord, Park River Cody Wald, Mandan Gabe Lassila, Garrison Austin Moen, DesLacs-Burlington Nash Betenhausen, Wishek Treyton Hoogland, Wahpeton Ryan Schwarz, Hazen Spencer King, Kenmare

Bronze (13) Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Taylor Hewson, New England Brandon Henn, Hillsboro Matt Miller, Lakota Jacob Kensok, Central Cass Caleb Mahin, Tappen Tanner Berger, Center Blake Buckmier, Maddack Kody Faul, McClusky Brian Richardson, Hebron Logan Jorgenson, Williston Devin Volk, Rugby Alex Irlmeier, Medina

* High Individual receives the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity – NDSU Traveling Trophy, a $100 Scholarship, and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by ND State Fair Association.

INTERMEDIATE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 44 FFA members participated in the 2012 Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics CDE. All gold award winners received a Black & Decker Jig Saw sponsored by CHS Foundation and Leatherman tools for the top two individuals sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. Our state sponsors are CHS Foundation, ACME Electric Tool Crib, Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias RDO Equipment Co, Napa of Garrison, Grain Millers . Gold (11)

Silver (13)

*Philip Neubauer, Bottineau Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden-Bowdon Alex Krebbs, Beulah Stephen Quand, Oakes/Sargent Central Dylan Hauf, Max Sydni Schmidt, Mandan Kaleb Westad, Maddock Daniel Wentz, Harvey Walter Wrage, North Sargent Ethan Moen, DesLacs-Burlington Justin Leier, Napoleon

Brock Severson, Minot Zach Unruh, Carrington Denby Lueck, Hettinger Conner Moe, Garrison Dan Gallagher, Berthold Drew Petersen, Washburn Logan Schlatter, Glen Ullin Corey Walth, Wishek Clay Kitzmann, Leeds Hunter Schreiner, Velva Preston Mellmer, Scranton Ethan Mueller, Hillsboro Tyler Smith, Lisbon

Bronze (14) Ethan Hoger, New Salem Alec Johnson, Wyndmere Wyatt Belcourt, Westhope/Newburg Kale Hushka, Belfield Ty Bornemann, Center Cameron Olson, Enderlin Kyle Getz, Bowman County Weston Grade, McClusky Joseph DiNicola, Park River Ceph Dockter, Medina Kamron Matejcek, Lakota Trevor Boehm, Turtle Lake-Mercer Wyantt Synnes, South Heart Connor Grann, Rolla

*High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy and the Traveling Trophy sponsored by H.E. Everson Company.

ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 40 FFA teams participated in the 2012 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Carrington FFA Chapter. The Advisor is Ms. Missy Hansen. Members of the top team also received a tool set from Titan Machinery National Travel stipend donated by West Plains Impement and the Matt Kurty Memorial Traveling Trophy donated by the Rolla FFA Chapter.

Team Ratings * Carrington Grant County Belfield Napoleon

Gold (8) Minot Maddock Fessenden/Bowden Washburn

Silver (10) Scranton Oakes/SC Lisbon Bottineau Hillsboro

Harvey Enderlin Beulah Central Cass Kenmare

Bronze (12) Tioga Max Mandan Garrison Granville Wishek

Glen Ullin Rolla Leeds Rugby Medina Tappen

112 FFA members participated in the 2012 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Individual CDE.

Individual Ratings The top 10 gold award individual winners receive a socket set sponsored by H.E. Everson Co. & a gold medal. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship & a Baby Bison Trophy. The traveling trophy sponsored by ND Implement Dealers. State sponsors are H.E. Everson, Co., ND Implement Dealers, Titan Machinery, Jared & Brandi Hagert & Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias. Gold (28)

*Caylor Rosenau, Carrington Garret Roen, Minot Cory Schimelfenig, Fessenden/Bowden David Leier, Napoleon Ethan Hanson, Minot Blake Ulrich, Grant County Mike Davis, Fessenden/Bowden Nathan Stachler, Kindred Alex Lies, Fessenden/Bowden James Johnson, Maddock Andrew Maershbecker, Hebron Sam Gradin, Washburn Jessica Long, Napoleon Anthony Pitner, Minot Jonathan Ketterling, Wishek Donovan Zacharias, Enderlin Myles Stevenson, Mohall Bryan Cramer, Central Cass

Jesse Klebe, Bottineau Blake Wheeler, Ray Logan Behm, Beulah Jacob Jacobson, Max Trevor Wettlaufer, Bottineau Mitch Krebs, Belfield Mitchel Bakke, Carrington Kyle Aasand, Carrington Drew Kamrath, Washburn Casey Murphy, Carrington Silver (41) Mellisa Campbell, Grant County Josh Jochim, Grant County Justin Johnson, Maddock Joel Olson, Mohall Aidan Sutherland, Tappen Cody Becker, Lisbon Mason Ankenbauer, Kenmare Ryan Twedt, Lakota 14

Silver (41)cont Dalton Gustavson, Kenmare Bryce Andersen, Oakes/Sargent Central Kyle Jorgenson, Leeds Jake Lisburg, Central Cass Jamison Fuqua, Larimore Douglas Koepplin, Grant County Dylan Titus, Scranton Alex Sabbe, Maddock Josh Bryant, Tioga Dalton Mellmer, Scranton Jared Schmidt, Mandan Katelyn Dockter, Harvey Nick Kutter, Tioga Kaitlyn Awender, Oakes/Sargent Central Isaiah Kensok, Central Cass Matt Knutson, Garrison Heather Wolf, Napoleon Andrew Klym, Belfield

Kevin Sivertson, Minot Austan Schmidt, Harvey Masson Price, Washburn Zach Johnson, Maddock Riley Obrigewitch, Belfield Ryan Young, Kenmare Todd Selzler, Harvey Rodd Hopkins,Lisbon Justin Visto, Oakes/Sargent Central Taylor Boe, Rolla Chris Heinrich, Medina Dylan Thompson, Granville Taylor Olson, Enderlin Austin Wanner, Glen Ullin Evan Vettel, Hillsboro Bronze (43) Josh Belgen, Leeds James Horner, Wishek Anthony Zimbelman, Granville BreAnna Stroh, Tappen

Zach Meyer, Gackle/Streeter Devon Cote, Hillsboro Kassi Knutson, Garrison Craig Talbott, Max Hayden Kessler, Beulah Zac Miller, Richland 44 Jarrett Hudson, Richland 44 Seth Bartholomay, Bottineau Kiel Were, Velva Travis Myers, Richland 44 Kris Leier, Rugby Colbie Fandrich, Wishek Logan Hoffmann, Medina Kent Schmaltz, Rugby Clay Heidecker, Mandan Seth Good, Rolla Chris Binder, Tappen Jordan Sanford, Scranton Ryan Kobilansky, Glen Ullin Stephen Butz, Larimore

MacKenzie Koenig, Rugby Derek Paulsrud, Hillsboro Cody Lies, Max Nathan Romanyshyn, South Heart Zach Berube, Rugby Zachary Ulmer, Lisbon Heather Johnson, Garrison Austin Sagvold, Lisbon John Klein, Garrison Marcqus Ohlmacher, Bowman County Barrett Hayen, Oakes/Sargent Central Amber Feickert, Harvey Ridge Bachmeier, Granville Evan Privratsky, South Heart Mitchell Bettenhausen, Glen Ullin Callen Clarys, Mandan Justin Kittelson, Enderlin Braden Dschaak, Beulah Colby Hennessy, Stanley

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SWEEPSTAKES Awards are sponsored by Napa of Garrison. State sponsor: Team Ratings Gold(6) *Fess/Bowdon Napoleon Bottineau

Harvey Beulah Carrington

Silver(8) Max Maddock Mandan

Washburn Wishek Garrison

Tioga Lakota Medina

Bronze(10) Hebron McClusky Enderlin

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 15 FFA teams made up of 60 individuals participated in the 2012 Agricultural Communications Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Carrington FFA Chapter. Awards are sponsored by Ellingson Agnus and Monsanto Asgrow/DEKALB. Traveling trophy is sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative.

Team Ratings Gold (5) *Carrington Mandan Kenmare Kindred Harvey

Minot Scranton Stanley

Silver (5) Napoleon Max

Bronze (5) Central Cass Garrison Rugby Powers Lake Medina

FFA Chorus (70) Allison Buckman Jodee Egly Danny Henke Tanner Berger Jessica Jacobson Molly Ketterling Cassidy Stern Ivy Burbidge Mariah Stern Brittany Tryon Caitlyn Benz Mary Haman Kendra Swenson Emily Tronson Morgan Uriell Jessica Fisk Alyssa Anderson Julissa McGarvey Mylie Herman Taryn Bjerke Paige Johnson Shelby Jorgenson Kenzie Silliman Meghan Jorgenson Paige Johnson Meghan Jorgenson

Belfield Belfield Center Center Finley-Sharon Grant County Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Killdeer Lakota Lakota Lakota Lakota Lakota Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds

Kenzie Sillivan Allison Milbrant Faith Neiber Hunter Buehler Jakob Schmid Hailey Kallenbach Megan Olson Eve Eckstrom Kenadi Lee Lexi Gigstad Delores Williams Marid Sears Shayna Crimmins Kaytlin Werth Jacey Hausauer Chasely Houser Kady Rath Jewel Faul Brittany Lasher Cassandra Johnson Maren Stegner Joanna Larson Malinda Tjelton Alexandra Kizma Bridget Foerster

Leeds Lidgerwood Lidgerwood Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock Maddock McClusky McClusky McClusky McClusky McClusky McClusky McClusky Mott/Regent New England New Rockford New Rockford Park River Park River

Joseph Frausto Riley Francis Piper Laughridge Daniel Pretzer Lexi Kline Bella Lawson Alexis Kline Dylan Teske Karli Northrop Dakota Jilek Jacob Rondeau Kelsey Neameyer Cole Thibert Shawn Johnson Bella Lawson Alexis Brandner Josey Huber Katelynn Hoggarth Julianna Wolff

Park River Park River Rugby Scranton Scranton Scranton Scranton Scranton South Heart South Heart St. John St. John St. John Stanley Stanley Wishek Wishek Wishek Wishek

STATE FFA COURTESY CORPS (75) The three individuals selected to represent North Dakota on the National Courtesy Corp are: Trista Crimmons, McClusky, Calvin Aichele, Beulah, Rebecca Nord, Enderlin. Awards are sponsored by Mr. Dale Carpentier. Gold DakotaSweet,Hebron Calvin Aichele,Beulah Rebecca Nord, Enderlin Trista Crimmins, McClusky Cassidy Folden, Parshall Denver Ruppert, Tioga Makenzie Neshem, Berthold Terrance Kirkland, Minot Cody Stauffer, Williston Lanie Kunz, Berthold Braden Wehri, Hebron Felecia Gerszewski, Larimore Lance Pellman, McClusky Conner Lynch, Williston Riley Helstad, Williston Sami Bitz, Napoleon

MariahWeigel,Napoleon Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Ashleigh Piazza, Max Kody Ova, Medina Kelseye Lockhart, Kenmare Grant Olson, Lisbon Arika Werth, McClusky Kyle Frenette, Minot Jared Munson, Botno LeAnne Van Berkom, DLB Marissa McKay, DLB Hunter Goldade, Harvey Kimberly Ness, Max Meg Perdue, Medina Zachary Kirshemann, New England Kyle Azure, St. John

Ethan Stensgard, Enderlin Harrison Kirschemann, New England Kolby Harness, Harvey Becca Snyder, Harvey Matt Stroh, Kildeer Brandie Doll, New Salem Tanner Sanford, Scranton Cassidy Freeman, TLM

STATE FFA CREED (15) Gold (3) 1st Gavin Muscha, Richland 44 2nd Gwen Scheresky, Max 3rd Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon

Silver (7) Alicia Billock, Mott/Regent Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Veronica Enander, Stanley Julissa McGarvey, Leeds Cullen Gress, Mandan Haley Dean, Tioga Rachel Hall, Kindred

Bronze (5) Claire Anderson, Harvey Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Nick Tapson, Hillsboro Miranda Letzring, New Salem Damon Mellmer, Scranton

* High Individual receives a $100 check and a Bison Trophy and a traveling trophy sponsored by Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Patch. The sponsor for the travel stipend is Missy & Jory Hansen. 16

DAIRY CATTLE SELECTION 15 teams participated in the 2012 Dairy Cattle Selection. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is Carrington FFA Chapter. Their team coache is Ms. Missy Hansen. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy of Bismarck. 71 individuals participated in the 2012 Dairy Cattle Selection. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota and Minnesota Select Sires Coop., Inc., and also a $100 scholarship.

Team Ratings Gold (5)

Silver (4) Harvey Rugby Hazen Granville

*Carrington Mandan Hebron New Salem Medina

Bronze (4) Scranton Grant County Kindred Wishek

Individual Ratings Gold (17) *Madison Wendel, Carrington Shelby Larson, Medina Kaylene Klein, Hazen Devin Volk, Rugby Lane Kleingartne, Gackle/Streeter Makenzie Glass, Hebron Ashley Becker, New Salem Tanner Gress, Mandan Cody Wald, Mandan Brandi Doll, New Salem Chance Glass, Hebron Alyssa M. Wehri, Hebron Haley Koenig, Carrington Seth Moser, Medina Brian Anderson, Harvey Caleb Cross, Granville Cheyenne Dockter, Medina

Silver (18) Daven Dockter, Medina Seth Hazer, Carrington Brian Frounfelter, Granville Hunter Kleinjan, Mandan Kassie Jo Kautzman, Kindred Ashley Morman, Wishek Casey Murphy, Carrington Kalvin SlaubaughLeeds Branden Klusmann, New Salem Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Jake Engelter, New Salem Alexis Anderson, Kindred Krista Kreidt, New Salem Colby Steeke, Scranton Nate Bohl, Rugby Maggie Mattson, Carrington Lane Bachmeier, Granville Hannah Lundstrom, Hazen

Bronze (21) Patrick Johnson, Mandan Calli Miller, Scranton Chandler Miller, Scranton Max Meiers, Stanley Breanne Fugate, Grant County Isabell Chadwick, azen Rylan Bachmeier, Granville Kalli Scherbenske, Wishek Zachary Schmaltz, Harvey Sierra Jundt, Rugby Courtney Schilling, Wishek Ashley Mutschendanus, Grant County Ceph Dockter, Medina Mariah Stern, Hebron Chandler Meiers, Stanley Alyssa N. Wehri, Hebron Sarah Scaff, Grant County Callie Enander, Kindred Macey Isaacs, Mandan Joe Wright, Kindred Brooke Buchholz , Wishek

DAIRY HANDLERS EVENT 36 contestants representing 36 chapters participated in the 2012 Dairy Showmanship contest. The State Champion who will represent the North Dakota in the Dairy Showmanship Event is Keela Burt of the Mandan FFA Chapter. Keela receives a Baby Bison Trophy and all awards are sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota and Minnesota Select Sires Co-op, Inc. Gold (11) *Keela Burt, Mandan Corey Schafer, New Rockford/Sheyenne Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Shiloh Klein, Hazen Moriah Karey, Killdeer Kaitlyn Wendel, Lamoure Morgan Cummings, Berthold Brittany Lasher, McClusky Quinn Steffan, Belfield Nettie Splichal, South Heart Aaron Haux, Kindred

Silver 14) Alyssa Adam, Max Claire Endres, Carrington Cassidy Rasmusson, Lisbon Michael Nord, Park River Sam Lies, Garrison Hayden Kessler, Beulah Katie Jo Horner, Napoleon Tess Caron, Scranton Natalie Bergquist, Turtle Lake/Mercer Allisha Dworshak, Dickinson Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall

Bronze (11) Robert Schmit, Oakes/Sargent Central Phillip Reich, Medina Kaitlyn Kline, Drake Codee Gilbertson, enmare Travis Binde, Divide County Dylan Spelhaug, Wyndmere Carla Bohnenstingl, Lidgerwood Kyle Getz, Bowman County Gareth Hanson, Enderlin Ben Pearson, Hettinger James Horner, Wishek

DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) 39 teams participated in the 2012 Dairy Foods CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Dairy Foods Event is of the Leeds FFA Chapter. Their team coach is Mr. Dan Stave. The National Team and High Team Traveling Trophy are sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association-ND Division. 174 individuals also participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy a $100 scholarhsip sponsored by Beulah FFA Chapter, Bruce Bachmeier, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. andBreanna Bregel. Travel stipend provided by Midwest Dairy Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ND Division.

TEAM RATINGS Gold (8) Medina Granville Park River Harvey Lisbon Towner

*Leeds Hebron Divide County Maddock Whapeton Bottineau

Silver (12) Max Kenmare Mandan Rugby Minot Central Cass

Garrison Kindred Hazen Bismarck South Heart McClusky

Bronze (11) Killdeer Grant County New England Wishek St. John

DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (35) *Kevin Slaubaugh, Leeds Baillie Hermanson, New Salem Seth Bisbee, Leeds Garret Womack, Hebron Kyle Jorgenson, Leeds Katherine Sears Maddock Andrew Mairshbecker, Hebron Molly Wynn, Wahpeton Jesse Klebe, Bottineau Thomas Krizan, Hebron Joey Hackman, Bottineau Travis Binde, Divide County Claire Endres, Carrington Joel Green, Wahpeton Thomas Urness, Leeds Courtney Heupel Medina Destri Bueligen, New Salem Shelby Jorgenson, Leeds Bailey Dockter, Medina Thadd Hall, Bismarck Chase Jacobson, Divide County Jordan Schumacher, Hebron Addie Onchuck, Wahpeton Kayla McMahon, Granville Megan Wald, Maddock Austin Sagvold, Lisbon Justin Zahradka, Park River Rachel Kunkel, New Salem Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Charles Steinberger, Kenmare Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Hunter Goldade, Harvey Kortni Plorin, Towner MiKaela Forster, New Salem Jessica Johnson, Maddock Silver(44) Lane Herberholz, New England Tyler Schmaltz, Rugby

Reid Groninger, Max Jessica Brown, Minot Alexis Larson, Carrington Brady Matheny, Lisbon Harleigh Thompson, Granville Tanner Gress, Mandan Delrae Latendresse, Towner Grant Manock, Wahpeton Tanner Rhode, Killdeer Audra Montgomery, Carrington Emily Webb, Granville Jetter Peterka, Park River Jaden Kallenbach , Maddock Tyler Mongeon, Towner Jewl Faul, McClusky Charles Cummer, Central Cass Sean Elkins, Hebron Whitney Bradvold, Bottineau Brita Enderson, Wahpeton Carson Koble, Harvey Nathanial Stockler, Kindred Vange Fredrickson, Divide County Julie Beaver, Max Shiloh Klein, Hazen Daniel Sagvold, Lisbon Riley Francis, Park River Otto Kinn, Max Carson Bachmeier, Granville Kasha Bakewell, Divide County Kody Ova, Medina TJ Moore, Killdeer Levi Indvik, Bottineau Dominic Cote, Rugby Kyler Miller, Turtle Lake-Mercer Silver (Cont) Marcus Isaacs, Mandan Hannah Lundstrom, Hazen Evan Privratsky, South Heart 18

Tyson Kudrna, South Heart Gabe Lassila, Garrison Josh Kauffman, Minot Daniel Wentz, Harvey John Jochim, Grant County Bronze(50) Lizzy Black, Towner Colbie Fandrich, Wishek Wesley Wendel, LaMoure Isaiah Kensok, Central Cass Shane Johnson, North Sargent Adam Seidler, Garrison Ty Domben, Bottineau Kelseye Lockhart , Kenmare Zach Erbes, Richland 44 Dalton Beine, Napoleon Brooke Plorin, Towner O. Kaiden Straabe, Mandan Andrew Hylden, Park River Maria Sears, Maddock Greg Lahlum, LaMoure Brittney Aasand, Carrington Conner Moe, Garrison Levi Hoiby, Powers Lake Tanner Doll, Grant County Spencer King, Kenmare Krystne Davis, St. John Ceph Dockter, Medina Max Meiers, Stanley Tristan McMahon, Granville Paula Worthey, Grant County Ben Leonard, St. John Corey Walth, Wishek Bronze (Cont) Hunter Pinke, Wishek Walter Wrage, North Sargent Jaxon Handt, Kindred Larissa Hoover, St. John

Dairy Foods Individual Results (cont) Jake Lisburg, Central Cass Kelsey Klein, Hazen Tyler Jacobson, Garrison Tyler Smith, Lisbon Jordan Nelson, Berthold

Mason Petri, New England Makayla Heinz, Lakota Ty Nordby, New England Lance Pellman, McClusky Dallas Osborn, Velva Kyler Pazdernik, Mandan Aaron Peterka , Park River

Brady Bachmeier , Harvey Andrea Skarphol , Max Wyatt Woodbury, Stanley Tony Westmiller, Napoleon Jake Smith, Stanley Seth Heilman, Velva Joe Wright, Kindred

DEMONSTRATION CONTEST (14 teams) *Each member on the winning team will receive a $100 scholarship. The team will also receive the Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy and a Baby Bison Trophy & travel stipend sponsored by Basin Electric Power Cooperativ/Dakota Gasification Co. Gold (8) Silver (5) Bronze (1) Carrington Ray * Garrison Shauna Fetch Megan Suhr Sam Lies Maggie Mattson Dickinson Kindred Devin Frey Casey Ricker Lane Disrud Oakes/Sargent Central New England Garrett Hayen Hanna Nordby Mandan O.Kaiden Straabe

Fessenden/Bowdon Taylor Thompson

Hazen Matt Goodwin Ryan Schwarz

Stanley JD Woodbury

Wishek Colbie Fandrich Taylor Ketterling Granville Ethan Bachmeier Max Otto Kinn Dylan Hauf

AGRI SCIENCE Fair Jr. Division *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category (1) is Colby Steeke of the Scranton FFA Chapter. *State Winner in the Plant Systems Category is Brenna Ketterling of the WishekFFA Chapter. Gold(1) Silver (4) Bronze(2 *Brenna Ketterling, Wishek McKenna Wagner, Scranton Johanna Wolff, Wishek Rebecca Wanner, Wishek Brooke Buchoholz, Wishek Lora Horner, Wishek Cole Ketterling, Wishek *State Winner in the Power Structural and Technical Systems Category (1) is Hunter Pinke of the Wishek FFA Chapter.

AGRI SCIENCE Fair Sr. Division *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category (1) is Kristina Hotchkiss of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. *State Winner in the Plant Systems Category (2)is Taylor Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. Laura Morken of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter received a Silver Award. *State Winner in the Environmental Servisces/Natural Resource Systems Category (2) is Josey Huber of the Wishek FFA Chapter. Dylan Titus, of the Scranton FFA Chapter received a Bronze Award.

FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EVENT 19 teams participated in the 2012 Farm Business Management CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Farm Management Event is the Wishek FFA Chapter. Team coach is Mr. Rocky Brown. The North Dakota team is sponsored at National Convention by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Farmers Union Service Association, Ltd. 115 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation and the Les Gullickson Memorial Traveling Trophy. Travel stipend by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation.

TEAM RATINGS Gold (7) * Wishek Harvey Carrinton New Salem Napoleon Glen Ullin Minot

Silver (6) Mandan Berthold Oakes/Sargent Central Towner Maddock Fessenden/Bowdon

Bronze (6) Watford City Lisbon Williston Medina Wyndmere Grant County

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (24) *Austin Wanner, Glen Ullin Audra Montgomery, Carrington Andrew Woodbury, Wyndmere Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Brenna Ketterling, Wishek David Leier, Napoleon Alex Lies, Fessenden/Bowden Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Ashley Reedy, Minot Dan Gallagher, Berthold Andrew Jepson, Oakes Cole Hanson, Minot Phillip Wanner, Wishek Jonathan Ketterling, Wishek Cole Ketterling, Wishek James Johnson, Maddock Casey Murphy, Carrington Tysen Rosenau, Carrington Andrew Kreidt, New Salem Paige Feist, Napoleon

Silver (34) Blake Buckmier, Maddock Conner Lynch, Williston Ashley Werner, Grant County Verlin Zacharias, Enderlin Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Laurice Morningstar, Minot Mathew Myhre, Richland 44 Casey Muscha, Harvey Mark Nyhus, Harvey Madison Wendel, Carrington Jared Schmidt, Mandan Renae Tokach, Mandan Hunter Schell, Towner Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Bryce Andersen, Oakes/Sargent Central Adam Gietzen, Glen Ullin Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Zach Haman, Towner Zach Johnson, Maddock Jessica Fleck, Mandan Garrett Hayen, Oakes/Sargent Central Donovan Moser, Medina Ashley Becker, New Salem Zachary Schmaltz, Harvey Ethan Hanson, Minot Mattie Schmitt, Towner Tyrel Mollerud, Berthold Jerissa Brockel, Harvey Brock Hagemeister, Fess/Bowden Maggie Woodall, Granville Miranda Letzring, New Salem Jordan Peterson, Minot Mathew English, Harvey Kayla Seidler, Grant County

Bronze(30) Georgina Eidmann, Towner Allison Monsen, Watford City Elizabeth Neshem, Berthold Jacob Jacobson, Max Christian Johnson, Max McKayla Haugeberg, Watford City DJ Polries, Carrington Tim Brame, Fessenden/Bowden Michael Rostad, Stanley Reese Jones, Fessenden/Bowden Reid Groninger, Max James Kuntz, Drake/Anamoose Trevor Christensen, Williston Kara Jeffers, Garrison Joanna Larson, New Rockford Fallon Fladeland, Watford City Rachel Huseby, Powers Lake Katelyn Long, Napoleon Madison Brown, Watford City Brandi Boehm, Mandan Noah Sanden, Wyndmere Chris Heinrich, Medina Hailie Doll, New Salem Brandy Koepplin, Grant County Kaci Levorsen, Grant County Rodd Hopkins, Lisbon Justine Schaff, New Salem Ryan Kobilansky, len Ullin Logan Jorgenson, Williston Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere

FLORICULTURE EVENT There were 35 teams that participated in the 2012 Floriculture CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Floriculture Event is from the Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter. Their Advisor is Mr. Lane Moellenkamp. 146 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual Abi Shaw of Minot receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Jerry and Judy Tuhy, University of Nebraska and Steve Zimmerman. High Team Traveling Trophy is sponsored by Steve Zimmerman.

TEAM RATINGS Gold (7) * Fessenden/Bowdon Beulah Kenmare New England Carrington Minot Wishek

TLM Towner New Salem Rugby Wyndmere

Silver (10) Killdeer Richland 44 Napoleon Harvey Mandan

South Heart Kindred Max Tioga Medina

Bronze (9) Oakes/SC Granville McClusky Mohall

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (31) * Megan Jones, Fessenden-Bowden Katie Vculek, Oakes/ SC l Torie Jones, Fessenden-Bowden Halie Nelson, Kenmare Ashley Barnhart, Kenmare Caitan Wolkenhauer, Fess-Bowdon Amy Bechtle, Wishek Kasha Brewer, Fessenden-Bowden Anthony Pitner, Minot Kara Stagner, New England Mariah Sondrol, Turtle Lake-Mercer Cole Genetzky, Rugby Kyle Frenette, Minot Katie Nelson, Kenmare Breanna Bregel, Carrington Veronica Dvorak, New Enland Jessica Brown, Minot Mel Sodrol, Turtle Lake-Mercer Kevin Sivertson, Minot Sarah Knopik, Killdeer Audra Montgomery, Carrington Hannah Nordby, New England McKenzie Chrest, Kenmare Aubrey Johsnon, Towner Jessalyn Kleinsasser, Harvey Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Linsi Boe, Beulah Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Miranda Letzring, New Salem Chantel Staiger, Glen Ullin Kristina Flemmer , eulah Silver (37) Krista Kreidt, New Salem Cheyenne Dockter, Medina Caleen Crider, Kenmare Stephanie Sundhagen, Tioga Jess Fleck, Mandan Maren Stagner, New England Kayla Hart, Fessenden-Bowden

Brittany Regner, Napolean Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Kali Weinmann, Harvey Katie McFadden, Killdeer Amber Feickert, Harvey Laura Manstrom, Wyndmere Keshia Flemmer, Beulah Leah Becker, Carrington Nettie Splichal, South Heart Haili Duchscherer, Minot Carley Knudsen, Richland 44 Emmy Aipperspach, Beulah Amanda Pratt, Towner Ericka Kaseman, Wishek Alexis Ketterling, Scranton Raina Hanley, New Salem Catherine Manstrom, Wyndmere Ryley Brown, Mohall Kaytlin Werth, McKlusky Tessa Keller, Mandan Kimberly Ness, Max Shelby Moe, Oaks /SC Jordyn Hetland, Wyndmere Shelby Grabanski , Kindred Amanda Hauf, Max Emily Johnson, Ray Maggie Mattson, Carrington Emily Lothspeich , yndmere Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Jennifer Frank, New Salem Bronze (45) Cheyenne Peterson, Kindred Ana Braaten, Wyndmere Jenna Steffas, Lisbonl Maddie Boechler, Mandan ReeAnn Christianson, Rugby Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Kailyn Brummond, Granville

Samantha Drader, Towner Kady Rath, McKlusky Brittaney Aasand, Carrington Kylee Williams, Napolean Heather Kuntz, New England Emily Webb, Granville Pru Bray, Granville Ally Fischer, Hebron Alex Poland, South Heart Sarah Behles, Garrison Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Taylor Sevland, Granville Razzi Kellison, Killdeer Nicole Suhr, Ray Madeliine Belling, Richland 44 Kaylyn Hopfauf, Mandan Cassandra Jaeger, Rugby Kaitlyn Breidenbach, Napolean Sarah Freitag, Bowman County Lily McFadden, Killdeer Sydney Retterath , Garrison Callie Sivertson, St. John Sierra Jundt, Rugby Madison Johnson, Kindred Sarah Kruger, Bowman County Natalie Bergquist, Turtle Lake-Mercer Shelby Schwab, Lisbonl Nicole Germann, Bowman County Colton Moe, Tioga Bridget Foerster, Park River Brittany Lasher, McKlusky Trea Gustafson, St. John Megan Johnson, Garrison Brianna Schrader, Richland 44 Sara Rettig, Medina Haley Zinke, Turtle Lake-Mercer Ashley Birkle, Killdeer

FOOD FOR AMERICA *Scranton, Maddock, Larimore *The Scranton Chapter is the State winner. State Sponsor and sponsor of the traveling trophy and a $100 check is ND Ag in the Classroom Coucil coordinated by the ND Department of Agriculture.

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 38 teams participated in the 2011 Food Science CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Food Science Event is the Carrignton FFA Chapter. Their Advisor is Ms. Missy Hansen. Their sponsor to the National Convention is Cavendish Farms, Inc. 193 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Cavendish Farms, Inc. High team traveling trophy and travel stipend to National Convention is sponsored by Cavendish Farms, Inc.

*Carrington Max Wyndmere Harvey

Gold (7) Wishek Napoleon Maddock

TEAM Silver 12) Oakes/SC Fessenden-Bow Kenmare Bottineau Minot Hebron Leeds Rugby Turtle Lake Mercer Kindred Beulah Richland 44

Bronze (11) Medina Mandan Belfield New England New Salem Powers Lake McClusky Killdeer Bowman County Tappen Lisbon

FOOD SCIENCE INDIVIDUAL Gold (42) *Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowden Kie Thomte, Divide County Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Thomas Krizan, Hebron McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Joey Hackman, Bottineau Mylie Herman, Leeds Mattie McGee, Bowman County Cordell Wagner, Harvey MacKenzie Awender, Oakes/SC Jordyn Hetland, Wyndmere Haley Fornshell, Harvey Katelyn Dockter, Harvey Rebekka Wanner , Wishek Chloe Bayless, Turtle Lake/Mercer Laurice Morningstar, Minot Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Breanna Bregal, Carrington Tom Haberman, Wyndmere Jaxon Handt, Kindred Gwen Scheresky, Max Elisa Burwell, Oakes/Sargent Central Evan Eriksmoen, Divide County Shelby Larson, Medina Kali Sivertson, Minot Brittney Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Jerissa Brockel, Harvey Leah Voight, Beulah Maddy Bollinger, Rugby Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Jewel Faul, McClusky Laura Manstrom, Wyndmere Kayla Grimm, Max Peter Henson, Carrington Katie Rice, Maddock Ashley Barnhart, Kenmare Kyle Aasand, Carrington

Silver (48) Andrew Hill, Bottineau Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Brittany Regner, Napoleon Trevor Wettlaufer, Bottineau JoyJ acobson, Kenmare Walter Wrage, North Sargent Shelby Kittleson, Kenmare Brock Hagemeister, Fessenden-Bowden Sarah Fischer, Mandan Paige Johnson, Leeds Aiden Sunderland, Tappen BreAnna Stroh, Tappen Lewi Keller, Killdeer Marcus Isaacs, Mandan Amy Bechtle, Wishek Meghan Jorgenson, Leeds Karl Kenner, Maddock Leah Becker, Carrington Aaron Knudtson, Harvey Philip Neubauer, Bottineau Brooke Ellingson, Oakes/Sargent Central Noelle Moser, Medina Seena Hagen, Bottineau Mikayla Young, Napoleon Jessica Vogeler, Richland 44 Andrew Hulm, New Salem Caylor Rosenau, Carrington Tierany Johnson, Divide County Brock Severson, Minot Shane Johnson, North Sargent Haley Zinke, Turtle Lake/Mercer Nathan Ling, Hebron Mike Davis, Fessenden-Bowden Shanea Haugtvedt, Belfield Kjersten Stegner New England Cody Piehl, Hebron ReeAnn Chrisitainson, Rugby 22

Bronze (64) Ahnna Peterson Velva Tanner Volson, Drake-Anamoose McKayla Huesers, Max Tammy Mesich, Mandan Veronica Dvorak, New England Madison Brown, Watford City Mariah Portra, Turtle Lake/Mercer Mara Obrigewitch, Belfield Brittny Riemer, Garrison Brittany Berndt, Velva Bailey Grosser, Kenmare Joey Wright, Kindred Arika Werth, McClusky Brianna Schrader , Richland 44 Bridget Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Rachel Huseby Powers Lake Ty Casey, Kindred Ashley Reedy, Minot Kyle Kaufman, illsboro Sadie Thomas, Velva Rachel Hall, Kindred Karley Perhus, Kindred Jacob Roesler, Central Cass Alex Witte, New England Trisha Johnson, Medina Zach Cofer, New Salem Ellie Krupich, Richland 44 Carley Knudsen, Richland 44 Cole Kasanke, New Salem Michelle Risan, Parshall Haley Goodall, Stanley Zach Krein, Hebron Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden-Bowden Jon Rosencrans, Powers Lake Conner Swanson, owman County Mary Haman, Lakota Brittany Heid, New Salem

Rochelle Bitz, Napoleon Austin Bettenhausen, Wishek Jordan Tomlinson, Max Breana Buehler, Maddock Ana Bratten, Wyndmere

Tess Caron, Scranton Cole Solem, Beulah Kara Jeffers, Garrison Lacy Obrigewitch, Belfield Shelby Brandvold, Maddock Morgan Urrell, Lakota Kendall Schmalz , illdeer Myles Odermann, Parshall McKenzie Silliman, Leeds Logan Clark, Powers Lake Skyler Neibuhr, Velva

Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Cole McNamee, Hillsboro Tim Brame, Fessenden-Bowden Wyatt Woodbury, Stanley Ashleigh Piazza, Max Janessa Schmidt, Belfield Hailie Duchsherer, Minot Janessa Dockter, Medina Shelby Lund, Lisbon Chasely Houser, McClusky Kelli Linseth, Watford City Katie Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kaelee Knoell, Hazen Bryce Lynne, Berthold Meg PerDue, Medina Lincoln Christenson, Parshall Jozie Johnson, North Sargent Bobbi Hennessy, Stanley Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Zayn Johns , Scranton Mason Petri, New England Ty Bauman, Beulah Jason Roesler, Central Cass Nicole Germann, Bowman County Renae Lauinger, Maddock Kane Opdahl, Beulah Brock Ferebee, Killdeer

HORSE SELECTION 26 teams competed in the 2012 Horse Selection CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Granville FFA Chapter. 123 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Bison Trophy sponsored by: Wade and Lynn Moser and a $100 scholarship. High Team receives the Memorial Trophy for Becky Fisher sponsored by the Mandan FFA. State sponsor is Wade and Lynn Moser, VitaFerm of ND, First International Bank & Trust.

TEAM RATINGS Gold (8) *Granville Stanley Mandan Hettinger

Grant County Beulah Minot Wishek

Silver (9) Belfield Hazen Harvey Lisbon Rugby

Scranton Washburn Napoleon Kindred

Bronze (9) Larimore Oakes/SC Richland 44 Towner New Salem Dickinson Watford City Carrington Medina

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (24) *Ethan Bachmeier, Granville Kayla Rascoe, Minot Lane Bachmeier, Granville Georgina Eidmann, Towner Erika Hoff, Minot Kane Opdahl, Beulah Katie Jo Horner, Napoleon Katie Held, Harvey Ben Pearson, Hettinger Brandi Kiatfors, Hettinger Mark Muscha, Beulah Hunter Kleinjan Mandan Shonda Gasmann , Minot Haley Goodall, Stanley Callen Clarys, Mandan Allison Buckman , Belfield Katelyn Oland , Lisbon Ashley Morman, Wishek Bobbi Hennessy, Stanley Elizabeth Blessum, Rugby

Silver (32) Cassidy Rasmusson, Lisbon Jenna Schaff, New Salem Sarah Fischer, Mandan Alexis Anderson, Kindred Shania Rickford, Medina Shane Giedd, Washburn Seth Hazer, Carrington Isabell Chadwick, Hazen Alyssa Adam, Max Raisha Meier, Wishek Marissa Fisk, Hazen Calli Olson, Lisbon Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Cheyenne Liedle, Tioga Wyatt Toso, Harvey Brooke Krapp, Medina Wyatt Draovitch, Richland 44 Hailey Schauer, Washburn Leah Voigt, Beulah Alicia VanSweringen, Minot 23

Bronze (46) Ryan Twedt, Lakota Breanne Fugate, Grant County Kaylene Klein, Hazen Carson Tuttle, Dickinson Breann Obritsch, Belfield Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Ashley Handl, Dickinson Sarah Schmidt, Central Cass Megan Gross, Napoleon Mara Obrigewitch, Belfield Mattie Schmitt, Towner Callie Enander, Kindred Stephanie Gross, Napoleon Alyssa Sims, Washburn Miranda Ellingson, Oakes/Sargent Central Jess Asheim, Mohall Bryce Lynne, Berthold Amanda Molbert , ettinger Justine Schaff, New Salem Cassidy Vandehoven, Carrington

Kayla Scholes, Grant County Molly Ketterling, Grant County Caleb Cross, Granville Calli Miller, Scranton

Becca Anderson, Kindred Angela Leier, Napoleon Karly Wald, Wishek Brittany Green, Scranton Kalli Scherbenske, Wishek Hannah Lundstrom, Hazen Vern Enander, Stanley McKenna Thompson, Granville Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Hadley Thompson, Granville Fallon Fladeland, Watford City Braiden Woehl, Dickinson

Corey Nelson, Larimore Heather Wolf, Napoleon Camille Klein, Rugby Jodee Egly, Belfield Ashlyn Draovitch , ichland 44 Allisha Dqorshek , ickinson Haley Johnson, Kindred Kaitlyn Awender, Oakes/Sargent Central Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Breeanna Llewellyn, Minot Megan Eichele, Fessenden/Bowden Jette Peterka, Park River Sigrid Scheid, Hazen Tessa Lien, Lisbon Veronica Eidmann, Towner Shelby Hennessy Berthold Madison Meyer, New Salem Colbey Steeke, Scranton MyKell Bosch, Rugby Katie Bohn, Park River Jon Fuqua, Larimore Lora Horner, Wishek Andrea Skarphol, Max Kassie Jo Kautzman, Kindred Taylor Dwyer, Watford City Jessica Fisk, Lakota

JOB INTERVIEW 13 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship, travel stipened and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by First International Bank of Harvey, and a traveling trophy in memory of Bev Janke and Brenda Herring sponsored by the Lakota FFA Chapter.

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (5) *Breanna BregelCarrington Kaci Levorsen Grant County Kent Schmaltz Rugby Rochelle Bitz Napoleon Daniel Bjertness Kindred

Abigail Shaw Addie Onchuck Ashley Barnhart Brittny Riemer

Silver (4) Minot Wahpeton Kenmare Garrison

Bronze (4) Dalton Mellmer Scranton Devon Cote Hillsboro Katie Held Harvey Karly Doll New Salem

MEATS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT 27teams participated in the 2012 Meats CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Meats Selection Event is the Rugby FFA Chapter. High Team receives a Calvin Steeke Traveling Trophy sponsored bythe Steeke Family. 105 individuals participated. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by North Dakota Beef Commission.

TEAM RATINGS *Rugby Stanley Minot Napoleon

Gold (8) Killdeer Kenmare New Salem Washburn

Center Kindred Carrington Oakes/SC

Silver (8) Grant County Belfield Hebron Lisbon

Richland 44 Wishek Hazen

Bronze (6) New England Garrison Medina

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (27) *Matt Mattern, Rugby Ella Woroniecki, Hebron Hayley Horner, Minot Lane Gaugler, Killdeer Justice Brown, Kenmare Bailey Hawbaker , Stanley Garret Roen, Minot

Silver (27) Logan Behm, Beulah Matt Goodwin, Hazen Andrew Klym, Belfield Tanner Larson, Medina Riley Rustad, Kindred John Klein, Garrison Kate Oland, Lisbon 24

Bronze (30) Tanner Hofer, Hebron Matt Knutson, Garrison Cassidy Vandehoven, Carrington Wyatt Koenig, Richland 44 Chance Lundquist, Hazen Kimi Ellwein, Hazen Courtney Schilling, Wishek

Chance Lundberg, Killdeer Bryce Boepple, Killdeer Laurice Morningstar, Minot Andrew Kreidt, New Salem Seth Obritsch, Belfield Cole Kupper, Killdeer Tayler Mau, Kenmare Ashley Giedd, Washburn Shane Giedd, Washburn Joe Wright, Kindred Kali Anderson, Stanley Jaedon Haman, Rugby Thomas Friesz, New Salem Drew Kamrath, Washburn Zak McGinnis, Stanley Cristian Hernandez, Killdeer Colby Hennessy, Stanley David Leier, Napoleon Cole Hanson, Minot Matt Johnson, Rugby

Logan Staigle, Center Megan Gross, Napoleon Bailey Grosser, Kenmare Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Erik Kautzman, New Salem Becca Anderson, Kindred Bryce Anderson, Oakes/Sargent Central Hannah Schafer, Grant County Madison Meyer, New Salem Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Kaitlyn Awender, Oakes/Sargent Central Clay Vannett, Rugby Angela Leier, Napoleon Madison Wendel, Carrington Mitchel Bakke, Carrington Danny Henke, Center Dani Kling, Kenmare Jake Engelter, New Salem Justin Leier, Napoleon Josh Kauffman, Minot

Trevor Meidinger , Wishek Shauna Fetch, Carrington Ty Bauman, Beulah Kjersten Stegner, New England Erin Ehlis, New England Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Courtney Heupel, Medina Clinton Vangsness, Kindred Cody Becker, Lisbon Joey Eagle, Center Andrew Jepson, Oakes/Sargent Central Ty Nordby, New England Ty Wehri, Hebron Riley Obrigewitch, Belfield Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Ty Bornemann, Center Chris Blegen, Richland 44 Chandler Miller, Scranton Katie Jochim, Grant County Klay Oland, Lisbon Lane Dahl, Kindred Breanna Nehl, Grant County Morgan Cummings, Berthold

NURSERY/LANDSCAPE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT 23 teams participated in the 2012 Nursery CDE team event. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Minot FFA Chapter. 86 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Chain Saw, $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy. Sponsors are Bob & Cathy Spangelo, Chris Duchsherer and Farm Service Agnecy/USDA.

TEAM RATINGS *Minot Kenmare

Gold (4) Wyndmere Wishek

Silver (5) Harvey New England Mandan

Rugby Beulah

Bronze (6) Watford City Napoleon Bottineau

Mohall Scranton Powers Lake

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (17) *Jordan Peterson, Minot Brandi Boehm, Mandan Brock Severson, Minot Andrew Woodbury, Wyndmere Austin Bettenhausen, Wishek Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah Katie Nelson, Kenmare Taylor Mau, Kenmare Alex Nielsen, New England Kara Stegner, New England Torie Jones , Fessenden Bowden Halie Nelson, Kenmare Amy Bechtle, Wishek Ashley Reedy, Minot Phillip Wanner, Wishek Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere Jonathan Ketterling, ishek

SILVER (20) Thomas Muscha, Harvey Bree Diffley, Garrison Linsi Boe, Beulah Alexis Ketterling, Scranton Jared Munson, Bottineau Jordan Hollingsworth, Wyndmere Breeanna Llewellyn, Minot Kylee Williams, Napoleon Braden Dschaak, Beulah Cole Genetzky, Rugby Clay Heidecker, Mandan Calvin Aechele, Beulah Todd Selzler, Harvey Madison Klebe, Bottineau Shelbey Kittleson, Kenmare Kayla Rosca, Minot Cullen Gress, Mandan Amber Jaeger, Rugby Alex Grosser, Kenmare Jon Rosencrans, Powers Lake

Bronze (24) Katie McNichol, Max Dalton Reitz, Scranton Julie Beaver, Max Brandon Taylor, Watford City Karly Wald, Wishek Sam Wurgler, Rugby Jonah Nelson, Kindred Chance Lundquist , azen Mia Young, Napoleon Logan Hoffmann, Medina Kennedy Kirschemann, New England Lex Tande, Powers Lake Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Ryley Brown, Mohall Megan Johnson, Garrison Logan Clark, Powers Lake Dylan Titus, Scranton Davis Zubke, Watford City Jordan Sanford, Scranton Codie Cahoon, Mandan Evan Mellmer, Beulah Wyatt Toso, Harvey Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Austan Schmidt, Harvey

EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT 13 individuals participated in the 2012 Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event. State Champion who will represent the North Dakota FFA Association in the National Event is Rochelle Bitz of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The winner receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by US Bank Farm & Ranch Management. The traveling trophy is sponsored by Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Foundation and a trip to National Convention sponsored by Bryan Kenner. State sponsor is Dean Moos and US Bank Farm & Ranch Management. Gold (4) *Rochelle Bitz, Napoleon Mike Wehri, Mott Mekenzie Scheresky, Max Conner Swanson, Bowman

Silver (6) Tyler Leslie, Kindred Blake Wheeler, Ray Kayla Schales, Grant County Keila Burt, Mandan Torie Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Philip Wanner, Wishek

Bronze (3) Ethan Mueller, Hillsboro Andrew Haugen, Garrison Adam Mortenson, Wahpeton

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT 14 individuals participated in the 2012 Memorized Public Speaking Event. The State Champion representing North Dakota in the National Event is Mekenzie Scheresky of the Max FFA Chapter. . The winner receives a Baby Bison Trophy. Sponsors for this event are Michael Anderson, Noah Hall and Kevin Teigen. The traveling trophy is sponsored by American Crystal Sugar Company. Gold (6) *Mekenzie Scheresky, Max Renae Tokach, Mandan Jessica Long, Napoleon Ashley Giedd, Washburn Joey Ness, Kindred Ashley Morman, Wishek

Silver (5) Katie Rice, Maddock Emily Ryan, Ray Justin, Zahradka, Park River Jessica Vogeler, Richland 44 Jaycie Honeyman, Mott/Regent

Bronze (3) McKenna Thompson, Granville Veronica Dvorak, New England Cordell Wagner, Harvey

QUIZ EVENT 15 Teams participated in the 2012 Quiz Event. The Championship Team is the Napoleon FFA Chapter. 70 Individuals participated. *High individuals receive a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Rick Vannett. Red River Farm Network, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Farm Credit Serivices of ND and Ag Country Farm Credit Services sponsors the ribbons and also a $100 scholarship. High Team receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Rick Vannett, Kevin Nelson, and Kevin Vannett.

TEAM RATINGS Gold (5) * Napoleon Carrington Beulah Garrison Wyndmere

Silver (6) New Salem Max Maddock Oakes/SC Fessenden/Bowdon Harvey

Bronze (4) Kenmare Scranton Finley/Sharon Killdeer

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (24) *Justin Leier, Napoleon Marie Goerger, Wyndmere Katie Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central Gwen Scheresky, Max Jerissa Brockel, Harvey Angela Leier, Napoleon Jordon Tomlinson, Max Taylor Thompson, Fessenden/Bowdon Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere Megan Wald, Maddock Matt English, Harvey Samantha Lies, Garrison Madison Wendel, Carrington Peter Henson, Carrignton

Silver (22) Jessalyn Kleinsasser, Harvey Andrew Haugen, Garrison Megan Eichele, Fessenden/Bowdon Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Shawna Fetch, Carrington Amber Fiechert, Harvey Andrew Jepson, Oakes/Sargent Central Thomas Vanness , Fessenden/Bowdon Justice Brown, Kenmare Rachel Kunkel, New Salem Noah Sanden, Wyndmere Evan Mellmer, Beulah Kayla Grimm, Max Cory Schimelfenig, Fess/Bowdon 26

Bronze (24) Kaitlyn Olson, Scranton Andrew Hulm, New Salem Jessica Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Cassie Holt, Scranton Tayler Wolff, Oakes/Sargent Central Shelby Brandvold, Maddock Lewis Keller, Killdeer Bailey Grosser, Kenmare Shantell Brekhus, Kenmare Kim Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Brock Ferebee, Killdeer Tayler Mau, Kenmare Chelsea Grove, Oakes/Sargent Central Craig Talbott, Max

Jessica Long, Napoleon Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Paige Feist, Napoleon Samantha Goerger, Wyndmere Calvin Aichele, Beulah Heather Johnson, Garrison Breana Buehler, Maddock Michaela Young, Napoleon Linsi Boe, Beulah Brittany Riemer, Garrison

Kaitlyn Awender, Oakes/Sargent Central Mikaela Foster, New Salem Katie McFadden, Killdeer Tyson Rosenau, Carrington Hunter Buehler, Maddock Audra Montgomery, Carrington Brandon Dschaak , Beulah Amanda Hauf, Max

Dillon Teske, Scranton Dalton Reitz, Scranton Nick Brannan, Finley/Sharon Zach Cofer, New Salem Kendall Schmalz, Killdeer Adam Seidler, Garrison Megan Waltada, Finley/Sharon Katlyn Dschaak, Beulah Katie Nelson, Kenmare Renae Lauinger, Maddock

REPORTER BOOK State Sponsor is the Garrison FFA Alumni. Gold (16) Shelby Larson, Medina Ashlee Frounfelter, Granville Daniel Henke, Center Abby Braaten, Wyndmere Ty Domben, Bottineau Maggie Mattson, Carrington Chelsea Grove, Oakes/Sargent Central Craig Talbott, Max Mariah Porta, Turtle Lake/Mercer Preston Vetsch, Rugby Katherine Sears, Maddock Jessalyn Kleinsasser, Harvey Kassi Knutson, Garrison Kayla Young, Napoleon Aubrey Johnson, Towner Karli Doll, New Salem

Silver (3) Jessica Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Molly Wyn, Wahpeton Kaley Severson, Minot Casey Ricker, Kindred Chantel Staiger, Glen Ullin

SAE BOOK TEAM RATINGS *Champion team receives State Rotating Plaque. State Sponsor is Capital Trophy of Bismarck and Rick Vannett . Gold (6)

Silver (0)

Bronze (0)

* Napoleon Garrison

INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (6) Andrew Haugen, Garrison Justin Leier, Napoleon Heather Johnson, Garrison David Leier, Napoleon

Paige Feist, Napoleon Samantha Lies, Garrison

SECRETARY BOOK State Sponsor is the Maddock FFA Chapter. Gold (19) Gwen Scheresky, Max Bailey Dockter, Medina Andrew Woodbury, Wyndmere Kayla Schmitz, Bismarck Hannah Mitskog, Richland 44 Hadley Thompson, Granville Seena Hagen, Bottineau Haley Zinke, Turtle Lake/Mercer Hayley Horner, Minot

Silver (3) Kortni Plorin, Towner Kaitlyn Henke, Center David Talley, Kindred

Bronze (2) Jennifer Pischel, Beulah Kayla Koehmstedt, Rugby

Kady Rath, McClusky Alex Nielsen, New England Breanna Bregel, Carrington Adam Mortenson , ahpeton Breana Buehler, Maddock Kara Jeffers, Garrison Matt Knight, Finley/Sharon Rochelle Bitz, Napoleon Destri Bueligen, New Salem Shelby Moe, Oakes/Sargent Central

SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCTION & CARE 37 teams participated in the 2012 Small Animal Care CDE team event. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Rugby FFA Chapter. 205 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by ND FFA Alumni Association and also a $100 scholarship. High Team receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by US Bank-Private Client Group.

TEAM Gold (10)

Silver (13)

*Rugby Harvey Turtle Lake-Mercer Kindred Divide County Lisbon Minot Oakes-Sargent Central New Salem Wyndmere

Belfield Mandan Kenmare Beulah McClusky New England Granville Bowman County Napoleon Bottineau Richland 44 Towner Fessenden-Bowdon

Gold(38 ) *Samantha Goerger, Wyndmere Aubrey Johnson, Towner Alicia Vansweringen, Minot Haley Lund,, Divide County Mariah Brooks, Bowman County Patricia Pfeifer, Rugby Karly Doll, New Salem Andrea Haugland , Divide County Haley Glasoe, Divide County Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Madison Klebe, Bottineau Jacob Gallagher, Lisbon Shonda Gasmann , Minot Miranda Ellingson, Oakes-Sargent Central Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Cole Genetzky, Rugby Amber Deering, Divide County Alex Kielb, Lisbon Whitney Brandvold, Bottineau Mariah Sondrol, Turtle Lake Mercer Alex Nielsen, New England Breanna Weber, Kindred Michelle Black, Rugby Holly Boyd, Center Matthew English, Harvey Raina Hanley, New Salem Nicole Atkinson, Rugby Megan Eichele, Fessenden-Bowdon

Silver (cont) Caitlan Wolkenhauer, Fessenden-Bowdon Alex Krebbs, Beulah Sarah Thiel, Richland Hazen John Essler, Kenmare Sean Prellwitz, Towner Emily Giffey, Garrison Cassidy Freeman, Turtle Lake-Mercer Shelbi McGee, Bowman County Tyler Krumm, Oakes-Sargent Central Emily Bitz, Napoleon Chelsey Weigler, Maddock Mariah Porta, Turtle Lake-Mercer Katie Nelson, Kenmare Cody Crimmins, McClusky MiKayla Ecklund, DesLacs-Burlington Nicole Hanson, Mohall Lisa Wegner, Bowman County Harleigh Thompson, Granville Levi Jacobsen, Kindred Shayna Crimmins, McClusky Mel Sondrol, Turtle Lake-Mercer Kelsey Perdue, Ray Ashley Knudson, Beulah Madison Southam, Mohall Halie Nelson, Kenmare Ashley Reedy, Minot Karley Volochenko, Drake-Anamoose Emily Lothspeich , Wyndmere

Bronze (14) Medina Berthold Hebron Ray Park River Finley-Sharon Drake-Anamoose Max Garrison Maddock Wishek Mohall Des Lacs Burlington South Heart

INDIVIDUAL

Bronze (cont) Cassie Holt, Scranton Renee Snyder, DesLacs-Burlington Sheyanne Jerome , Park River Dani Kling, Kenmare Jess Asheim, Mohall Malinda Tjelta, New Rockford-Sheyenne Jayden Rensch, Garrison Katie McNichol, Max Janessa Schmidt, Belfield Michelle Risan, Parshall Logan Wehri, Hebron Nicole Johnson, Berthold Amanda Molbert, Hettinger Brittany DeGree, DesLacs-Burlington Kennedy Kirschmann, New England Kelsey Neameyer, St. John Lily McFadden, Killdeer Kaitlyn Breidenbach, Napoleon Sara Rettig, Medina Tyrel Mollerud, Berthold Cole Ketterling, Wishek Kelsey Smith, Maddock Razzi Kellison, Killdeer Tammy Mesich, Mandan Corey Schafer, New Rockford-Sheyenne Denby Lueck, Hettinger Joel Olson, Mohall Alexis Brandner, Wishek

Kaelie Krueger, Lisbon Chloe Bayless, Turtle Lake Mercer Trina Krumm, Oakes Sargent Central Casey Ricker, Kindred Kristen Mundahl , Rugby Sadia Ptacek, Oakes- Sargent Central Erika Guthmiller, Lisbon Rachel Kunkel, New Salem Laura Morken, Richland 44 Sydni Schmidt, Mandan Audrey Jensen, Kindred

Erika Kaseman, Wishek Kayla Hart, Fessenden-Bowdon Kendra Johnson, Granville Heather Kuntz, New England Dylan Spelhaug, Wyndmere Emily Wagner, Towner Alex Poland, South Heart Shauna Fetch, Carrington Small Animal, Care Individual Results Karlie Schroeder, New Salem Sami Bitz, Napoleon Cole Solem, Beulah Emma Jensen, Kindred Jessica Brown, Minot Mariah Weigel, Napoleon Lacy Obrigewitch, Belfield Katie Held, Harvey Kayla McMahon, Granville Taylor Thompson, Fessenden-Bowdon Kalie Weinmann, Harvey Bekah Faul, Harvey Hayley Horner, Minot Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Chelsea Grove, Oakes-Sargent Central Sami Jo Eidmann , Towner Courtney DeGree, DesLacs-Burlington Catherine Manstrom, Wyndmere Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Taylor Deseth, McClusky Alyssa Adams, Max Karly Goldade, Harvey

Kayla Raskin, Belfield Karli Johnson, Park River Natasha Semchenko, Max Kaitlyln Kline, Drake-Anamoose Taylor St. Germaine, St. John Dakota Jilek, South Heart Kaitlin Reitz, Scranton Trisha Johnson, Medina Raisha Meier, Wishek Rebecca Nord, Enderlin Sarah Behles, Garrison Clay Montag, Finley-Sharon Trista Cimmins, McClusky Nick Gullicks, Finley-Sharon Megan Erickson, Maddock Sarah Schwanke, Maddock Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock Erin Ehlis, New England Jared Munson, Bottineau Lucas Montag, Finley-Sharon Karli Northrop, South Heart Kelsey Klein, Hazen Kendall Mautz, Garrison Alex Kizima, Park River Kayla Hildebrant Richland 44 Vaness Gross, Mandan Kaylyn Hopfauf, Mandan Emmy Aipperspach, Beulah Kane Opdahl, Beulah Kelsey Meidinger, Wishek McKayla Thompson, Granville Jacy Haussauer, McClusky Hannah Dahm, Richland 44 Lane Herberholz, New England Courtney Raaf, Hebron Shanea Haugtvedt, Belfield Lindsey Miller, Belfield Vern Enander, Stanley Tyson Kudrna, South Heart

SUPERIOR/NATIONAL CHAPTERS (Chapters) Superior Chapter State Plaques sponsored by ND FFA Alumni Association. Carrington-Gold Garrison-Gold Wahpeton-Gold Kindred-Gold Richland 44-Gold Rugby- Gold

Napoleon -Gold Max - Gold New Salem- Silver Maddock-Silver Kenmare-Silver Medina -Silver

Lakota -Silver Scranton-Silver Bottineau Granville

The eight gold applications in the National Chapter Program will be submitted for national judging.

TALENT The individuals selected to represent North Dakota at the National Talent Show are Amy Bucholz from the Richland 44 FFA Chapter and 29

Justin Bartholomay from the Enderlin FFA Chapter. Participation Awards are sponsored by the Grant County FFA Chapter. Amy Bucholz will receive the Don Erickson Memorial Traveling Trophy. Gold (8) *Joe Wright, Kindred *Jonah Nelson, Kindred Amber Feikert, Harvey Tanner Sager, Lakota Addie Onchuck, Wahpeton Treyton Hoogland, Wahpeton Emmy Aippersbach, Beulah Kim Ellwein, Hazen

Silver (4) Cordell Wagner, Harvey Veronica Eidman, Towner Seth Bisbee, Leeds Megan Jorgenson, Leeds

Bronze (3) Brita Enderson, Wahpeton Julianna Wolf, Wishek Joanna Larson, New Rockford

TREASURER BOOK State Sponsor is the Divide County FFA Chapter Gold (14) Joey Hackman, Bottineau Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Leah Becker, Carrington Lucas Montag, Finley/Sharon Megan Schwalbe , Center Katie Rice, Maddock Chris Heinrich, Medina Jacob Jacobson, Max Andrew Jesperson,Oakes/Sargent Central Mattie Schmitt, Towner Ashlyn Draovitchs, Richland 44 Heather Wolf, Napoleon Grant Manock, Wahpeton Matt Knutson, Garrison

Silver (2) Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere Ashley Brodehl, Granville

Bronze (3) Josh Kauffman, Minot Kyler Miller, Turtle Lake/Mercer Katelyn Dockter, Harvey

DELEGATE COMMITTEE REPORTS 2012 Preston Gilderhus, State FFA Secretary STATE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES- Brittany Riemer, Garrison & Kristen Mundahl, Rugby The State Program of Activities Committee met in the lobby of Stockbridge Hall on Tuesday morning with 18 members and advisors Melissa Hanson and Jeff Bjugstad. We reviewed and discussed the State Program of Activities and recommended changing State and National Activities #6 from Greenhand Conference to 101. We also discussed and recommend taking out the Leadership #12 Ambassador section, due to the fact that we no longer have an ambassador. Lastly, we discussed the issue of members being cut from the Winter Leadership Conferences. Since there is an increase in interest for the Winter Leadership Conferences, Casey Ricker moved to recommend that the state explore options to hire more presenters for conferences to allow more members to attend and explore more locations to hold the conferences at. After discussion, the meeting was adjourned NATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE- Laura Morken, Richland 44 & Heather Wolf, Napoleon 30

The National Activities Committee convened on the northwest steps of the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. There were 18 members and one advisor, Mr. Giese, present. Those not present were representatives from Dickinson and Velva. One constitutional amendment was previously presented and will be voted on at the National Convention this October. Jordan Peterson of Minot moved to support the proposal which states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An amendment to the National FFA Constitution may be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the official delegates and ratification by a majority of the state associations with official delegates at the National FFA Convention. An amendment to the Bylaws shall require a majority vote of the official delegates and ratification by a majority of the state associations with official delegates at the National FFA Convention.â&#x20AC;? It was seconded by Haley Fornshell of Harvey. It was voted on and passed by a unanimous vote. Megan Jones of Fesenden-Bowdon moved that North Dakota supports the Hunger Campaign at National Convention. It was seconded by Destri Bueligen of New Salem, and passed with a unanimous vote. Shawn Benz of Killdeer moved that the state continues to sponsor a North Dakota event at National Convention. It was seconded by Stephanie Sundhagen of Tioga. During discussion they suggested not having it on the same night as the concert, without further discussion the motion passed with a unanimous vote. There was also discussion of aligning state contests with national contests, specifically Ag. Sales and Crops/agronomy. Without further business, the committee was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. AUDITING COMMITTEE- Karlie Matejcek, Lakota & MeKenzie Scheresky, Max The State Auditing Committee met in the southwest corner of the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. There were 19 members and advisor Mr. Zimmerman present. Mr. Zimmerman reviewed past financial reports and discussed the 20122013 budget. We also discussed member dues. Additionally, we discussed the proposed changes to the Bylaws. The committee unanimously recommends the approval of the 2012-2013 budget. The committee moved to recommend that the dues remain at $6. The committee members voted with a 22 to 1 vote for a Do Pass recommendation of the constitutional amendment. STATE ACTIVITIES A COMMITTEE- Becca Oase, Scranton & Verlin Zacharias, Enderlin State Activities A Committee convened on the south steps of the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. There were 18 members present and advisors Jeremy Carkuff and Tracey Hartwig. Absent was a representative from the WesthopeNewburg chapter. We evaluated the District Leadership CDE guidelines. Discussion was held on Parliamentary Procedure adapting the rules close to nationals. Discussion was then held on Memorized Public Speaking for having the rules changed to go along with the new state score sheet regarding appropriate topics. In addition to have district judges be better informed on the topics. Discussion was held on Job Interview regarding a recommendation on a follow up letter so that they are better prepared for the state competition. The committee recommends having the rules changed to go along with the new state score sheet regarding appropriate topics. In addition to have district judges be better informed on the topics. The committee also recommends a follow up letter so that they are better prepared for the state competition. No discussion was held on any of the other CDE events. The meeting was adjourned. STATE ACTIVITIES B COMMITTEE- Bailey Dockter, Medina & Alex Grosser, Kenmare With 13 members and advisor Jason Mongeon present, State Activities B Committee was called to order at 9:55 a.m. in the southeast corner of the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. Member not present was a delegate from the WesthopeNewburg chapter.

The committee discussed the move of State Winter CDEs from Valley City to Minot. General comments from the group suggested that the move was fairly positive. We discussed that Monday was a convenient day of the week to hold the contests. However, there were comments made about the date of the events. Our committee analyzed each Winter CDE and discussed a few appropriate changes to consider. Our committee has proposed the following recommendations for the State Winter CDEs: Several crops judgers suggested that a bigger space should be designated for next year’s Crops Judging CDE because they felt it was crowded this year. Crops judgers also recommend that a synchronized system for scoring be developed to improve complications in the scoring of the crops contest. A committee member mentioned the possibility of having an open class for the Crops CDE in future years. Committee members suggested that the date of the event occur sooner in future years because of its conflicting tendencies with spring sports. With no other discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. STATE ACTIVITIES C COMMITTEE- Katie Vculek, Oaks/Sargent Central & Ashley Barnart, Kenmare The State Activities C Committee met at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the NW corner of the Bentson Bunker Field House. Of the 19 members, 18 were present with one advisor. The member not present was a representative from the Hettinger chapter. A large majority of members agreed that last year’s Activities C committee’s removal of the State FFA Band program was a beneficial decision. Committee members were asked if they were aware of any changes that need to be made towards State CDEs. There was discussion about confusion during the Food Science sensory evaluation when members try to correspond the correct tables with the correct place on the scorecard. There was also discussion about the inconsistency of the District Job Interview contest with the state contest in regards to the follow-up letter. Discussion about moving the state Small Animals Care event to winter contest also arose. At this time, the State Activities C Committee has no recommendation. With no further discussion, the meeting adjourned. STATE ACTIVITIES D COMMITTEE- Andrew Kreidt, New Salem & Preston Mellmer, Scranton Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. in the northeast delegate chairs with 18 members and advisor Mr. Brian Schneider from the Napoleon FFA chapter present. It was discussed to send out letters to chapters regarding State Land and Range Judging, to try and bring more attention to these contests and increase competition participation. A motion was made by Caylor Rosenau and seconded by McKayla Huesers, to allow chapters to send more than one team to the State Land and State Range Judging events. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. McKayla Huesers made the motion to adjourn seconded by Caylor Rosenau, motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. SCREENING COMMITTEE- Ashley Giedd, Washburn & Tulsa Lundberg, Killdeer The ten members of the screening committee have been meeting since Monday. We have been interviewing the candidates one on one and in group situations. It has been a long and enjoyable three days of interviews. The other committee members include: Ashley Giedd (co-chair) - Washburn, Donovan Zacharias- Enderlin, Mattie McGee- Bowman County, Breanna Bregel- Carrington, Nathan Ling- Hebron, Josh Blegen- Leeds, Brittany Lasher- McClusky, Lincoln Christenson- Parshall, and Joel Green-Wahpeton. The Screening Committee advisors are Dr. Anissa Wilhelm, past president of the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators and an associate professor at North Dakota State College of Science and Mr. Gary Wald, current president of the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators and agriculture instructor at Maddock High School. Will the candidates running for office please come up to the stage. Please give all the candidates a round of applause for all of their hard work and dedication this week. We will now present our nominations. Please step forward when your name is called. 32

Nominations for President are: Daniel Bjertness and Phillip Wanner Nominations for Secretary are: David Leier and Brian Anderson Recommendation for SE Region Vice President: Bailey Dockter Recommendation for SW Region Vice President: Andrew Kreidt Recommendation for NE Region Vice President: Justin Zahradka And for NW Region Vice President we have no recommendation. Madame President I move to accept the Screening Committee Report. Madame President I second the motion to accept the Screening Committee Report. RESOLUTIONS AND EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE- Austin Fiechtner, Wyndmere & Ashlyn Nelson, Lakota The Resolutions and Evaluations Committee met on Tuesday, June 5th, in the tabulation room of the Convention Hall. There were 15 members and one advisor present. The committee discussed putting signs up on the competition buildings the week of contest to direct students where to go. The committee also discussed the possibility of having fan available for the students throughout the week. The need for a checklist of needed materials for all competitions to be sent out a few weeks before state convention, like what was done this past convention was discussed. Discussion was held on the need of a clear decision on which competitions have mandatory official dress. The committee discussed the proposal brought up by the state dealing with changing the committees. We felt that another group was needed to include all CDE’s and one for the state fair. Finally, the committee discussed whether or not the state association should purchase equipment to stream state convention live via iHigh. With no further discussion, the committee meeting adjourned. **********************************

Don’t Be Afraid to Mak a Mistake Jodi Boe-President We are about to adjourn this banquet of the 2012 Winter Leadership Conference. As we mingle with others, let us be diligent in labor, just in our dealings, courteous to everyone, and…. Please join me in a salute to our flag.” I messed up. I messed up big time. The president of the North Dakota FFA Association just messed up closing ceremonies in front of over a thousand people. The moment was January 7th at the banquet of Winter Leadership Conference and I was responsible for just a few more words of closing ceremonies before the banquet ended. But I had made the mistake of completely spacing the ending. I remember the moment distinctly. I felt terrible. How could I mess something that big up? How could I make that big of mistake!? I saw no good coming out of the situation. However, I took a step back and recalled what took place only hours before. I remembered looking over opening ceremonies and then thinking to myself, “naaah, I don’t need to look over the closing!” I had made the mistake of thinking I was prepared… when in all reality… I really wasn’t. From that mistake, I learned that, even though we might think ourselves prepared… We just might not be. And I’m so glad I made that mistake then… and not later down the road. 33

But you know… That’s what mistakes are. Moments in our lives that teach us lessons… that we never have to repeat ever again! So why are we so afraid… of making those mistakes? For me, I have always strived to be that girl in class that never has the wrong answer. I have always been the girl that takes forever on projects because I want them to be PERFECT. And I have always been the girl who is afraid of being or doing something wrong in fear of being criticized by her peers and superiors. That makes me one fitting candidate for atelophobia…. Or the fear of making mistakes. And I’m not the only one that harbors this fear. There are people everywhere that are afraid to speak up in class because they might not have the right answer. Or are too afraid to try something because they might not do it one hundred percent right. You know, I think there’s a little bit of atelophobia inside all of us. There is something that a lot of us are afraid of doing or starting, because we are scared that we won’t live up to a standard set by others, or we are afraid that we will make a mistake and make a fool out of ourselves. But the true and beautiful fact of the matter is that mistakes are proof that we are trying! Mistakes are what make us human, and there is not a person in the world that isn’t susceptible to making mistakes. No one is perfect. So why do we put that pressure on ourselves be perfect? We are own selves, we have our flaws and we make mistakes, but that’s what makes us US and that is something to be so incredibly proud of. Mistakes not only make us human, but are stepping stones that help us pave the way for our own success. We learn from our mishaps and misfortunes and grow each time we realize what we did wrong. Thomas Alva Edison said it best, “If I find 10,000 ways something doesn’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is often a step forward.” Thomas Edison, the inventor of electricity and the light bulb tried upwards of 3,000 different filaments before he finally found one that could sustain light. If he hadn’t learned from his mistakes, where would each and every one of us be today? Probably in the dark. Although we may not come up with the next life changing invention, if we take the time to learn from our mistakes, think of all of the amazing things that we can accomplish! Think of how much we can grow as people if we turn our mistakes into ultimate learning experiences. Let me take you back to my first semester of college. It was an eight a.m. Monday morning class with almost one hundred and fifty students. And I was sitting there minding my own business, paying as much attention as one possibly can on a Monday morning, when out of my pocket came the loud and obnoxious noise of my cell phone alarm. I quieted the noise as fast as I could. I was so embarrassed. However, the story doesn’t end there because two times more, the same alarm goes off!! When it went off the third time, the other students didn’t even bother to turn in my direction to see where the commotion was coming from. It may not have been a huge mistake, but from that day on, I double and triple check my phone to make sure my alarm doesn’t go off inappropriately. And that, my friends, is a lesson learned. I’ve made the mistake of forgetting closing ceremonies, and the mistake of forgetting to turn off my alarm. And Thomas Edison made thousands of so called mistakes when inventing in the light bulb. And all of us in this room? We’ve all made our own mistakes! You, me, Thomas Edison… we have something in common… We have made mistakes and we are all still here, in the light and not the dark, enjoying life! The mistakes that we have made in the past are behind us and we can look forward to events in the future knowing what we have learned from our pasts. Yes, we will make more mistakes, but we can look at them as opportunities to learn!

Go out there and try your best at something new without the fear of doing something wrong. Go to class and raise your hand to offer an answer even if you’re not even ten percent sure that it’s right. Whatever you do, opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them are everywhere and should be feared. We may all have a little bit of atelophobia, or fear of failure, in us, but we can overcome this. North Dakota FFA go out into the world, and don’t be afraid to make *ALARM SOUND BEEEP BEEP BEEP* a mistake!

Timewise Preston Gilderhus-Secretary Early on in elementary, I was encouraged to strive towards being a well-rounded individual. I was confused because I thought my main goal was to go to school and learn not to become experienced in everything. Soon after starting piano lessons and joining 4-H, I began to understand that there are more opportunities in life to learn from than just academics. When I reached 5th grade, I was encouraged to try out every group in school. By the time I was in junior high, I had joined band, choir, oneact play, student council, science club, FCCLA, basketball, football, track, and the best organization, FFA. My parents told me to try out every organization and find out which ones I enjoyed to do, instead of picking certain ones to join and never trying the others. This was common theme in our household, because it that was also said about food. Needless to say, I have tasted some food that I didn’t particularly like the looks or smell of but tried anyways. The one food I completely disliked from the start was tuna in a can. It smelt so bad that it could keep the flies away. The tuna tasted nauseating, and left a terrible aftertaste. Now, I am ok with tuna sandwiches but still will not come close to the cans. With the idea of keeping my options open and trying everything once, I started becoming involved with these groups. After a while, I found out that I liked almost all of them, so I stayed fairly busy. By my freshman year, I had dropped a few groups, mainly sports, because no one wants to throw a football to someone who received the nickname of “stone hands” in junior high. After figuring out which groups I wanted to be a part of, I strived to become as involved as I could. I took on leadership positions, such as a lead role in the play, joining small groups for choir contest, and becoming president of the student council, science club, and FFA. I am telling you all of this, because all it took was a little encouragement from my parents and teachers to get me involved. I got involved and never looked back. You can gain so many personal and career skills from being in various groups. From public speaking to teamwork, organization skills to social skills, the opportunities are endless. That being said, you get out what you put in. If you join a group, but never go to the meetings, sit in the back row, or only do the bare minimum, then it will be of little benefit to you. If you join a group, go to the meetings, volunteer for added responsibilities, and start conversations with your peers, you will gain so much more. I am not saying you should join every organization and get heavily involved. Why not start where you already have interest— the FFA. Try a little bit of everything: a different CDE, run for chapter office, work to expand your SAE. When I joined the FFA, I didn’t know where to start. My advisor and my friends helped me to find where I should be. The first CDE that I tried was Crops Judging. At first, I enjoyed the contest, but I realized I didn’t enjoy it enough to put in the effort needed to excel. Then, I found Ag Sales and Prepared Public Speaking, which turned out to be a good fit for me. When trying out new things, be sure to ask yourself questions like “Do I enjoy doing this? Will this benefit my future? Am I willing to put in the effort needed to continue?” If you answer, “Yes” to any of those questions, then you have picked the right organization. For an organization to thrive there needs to be active members. Active members are what drive the organization to new heights and new expectations. All of that starts with individuals making time for more involvement. The most common response I have heard from people who don’t want to get highly involved is that they don’t have time. Between schoolwork, chores or a job, and relaxing, they don’t have any time. I think it is not a matter of someone not having 35

time, but someone not making time. You make time for the things that matter most to you in life. If you have a pet, you will make time to feed it, care for it, and play with it. At age 12, I went to a farm auction with my dad. This was a usual event, where my dad would look for the best deals on farm machinery and I would wander around looking for someone my age to hang out with to pass the time. At this particular auction, an older gentleman decided to talk to me. He walked up and started asking what I was up to in school. I started listing off some of my activities, and when I got done, he told me to remember this, “The older you get, the less time you have for yourself.” At the time, I wasn’t sure what he meant. As the years have gone on, I have realized more and more what he was saying. As you get older and become more involved in school or work or family, you will have less time for your personal agenda. That is not to say that you are losing time. You simply have to make time for those things that are most important. You have to set priorities to which task or goal you want to accomplish first. Taking on everything at once is a lot harder than just prioritizing your activities. Break your priorities into smaller, achievable goals. Making time is as simple as committing a part of your day to a certain activity. Whether that is hanging out with friends, reaching your goals, or relaxing at home, you have the potential to be actively involved in something you enjoy to do. It is all about your mind set on what you aim for and what you want to succeed at. With more involvement, you will want to plan out your schedule. Figure out when things need to be accomplished. Create or follow deadlines that have been put in place, and be on time for everything. A few years ago at International Music Camp, I had an instructor tell me what “on time” meant to him. He said, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late.” I aim to follow this definition because no one wants to be behind schedule or show that they don’t care about a certain activity. If you are late to a job interview, the employer will probably think you aren’t taking that position seriously and won’t consider you for the job. To prevent from being late, make smart choices on how to use your time. That’s why you should lessen or eliminate your distractions. It is easy to lose track of time by watching TV, playing video games, surfing the web, etc. Cutting down on these will allow you to make time for your goals. Even without distractions, there is still the case of procrastination. Procrastination is what stops you from stretching your potential. It is very easy to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Don’t put your work off. It will only build up and lead to stress later. Be proactive and stay focused. Stay focused by making your schedule visual. Record your activities on a calendar or write them in a planner. Set reminders on your phone or make a to-do list. Whenever I have many jobs to do, I create a list and mark them off as I go. That way I know what I have finished and what is left to do. Find what works best for you. Doing this will help you to manage your work and be the most efficient you can be. Time doesn’t stop for anything or anyone. There is time to take on new challenges and become actively involved in school, work, and life. There is time to accomplish your priorities. Make time by eliminating distractions and avoiding procrastination. Expand your potential and become Time-Wise!

Daniel Deck Speak UP-Parliamentarian I am sure we all have said, in some point during our time in the FFA, the FFA Creed, written by Erwin Milton Tiffany. In the first paragraph, we say: “I believe in the future of agriculture.” I know that everyone here believes in the future of agriculture because, if not, you would not be members of one of the largest student organizations in the country whose sole purpose is agricultural education. So…we believe in the future of agriculture, but there is a population out there that is losing their belief in our industry. There are people out there that go to the store, get their milk, bread and eggs, and don’t know nor care where that food came from. Before I go any further, let’s take a trip back in time. Let’s say…225 years. That would put us in the year…what?...1787?...yea, I think that’s right. Come to think of it, that’s the same year our forefathers signed the Constitution. Imagine it, our country is in its infancy. You look around; there are chickens and pigs running free in the streets. You notice that every house has a garden and most of the houses have 1 or 2 milk cows penned up in the back yard. It seems that every 36

house is its own self-sustaining farm. As you look around, you notice a man sitting in his house writing a letter. You probably would not believe me if I told you that the man sitting there is Thomas Jefferson and he is writing a letter to George Washington. But, believe me, it is. In that very letter Mr. Jefferson wrote “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” Back, 225 years ago, the fathers of this country knew that agriculture would be extremely important for the success of this new nation. Now, if you put two and two together, you see that much of the population is losing sight of the one industry that was, from the beginning, seen as the life-blood of our country. I don’t like to say it, you won’t like to hear it, but I’m going to be rather short and sweet, but much of this is the agriculture industry’s fault. And by that, everyone in this hall, including myself, is a part of it. But, we can turn that around. Everyone can do their part. If you hear someone talking falsely about our industry, don’t just roll your eyes and walk away…SPEAK UP! It is not their fault that they don’t know. No one has taught them correctly about agriculture. So, don’t be rude about it. Be nice. Ask them questions. Answer theirs. Listen. Remember, in that situation, to that particular person, you represent the whole agriculture industry, and it’s really hard to change a first impression. Up until a few months ago, I thought that agricultural illiteracy was more prevalent in big, metropolitan areas like California and New York. Boy, was I wrong. Last winter, our past state president, Michael Bahm, and I were working at an Ag in the Classroom booth at the Bismarck Ag Show. At our booth, we were to teach grade school kids about pigs. And, keep in mind, these were around 3rd and 4th graders. Let me tell you, in Bismarck, North Dakota, only a handful of kids could tell me what animal a pork chop comes from. A few told me they come from chickens, but I think they got their “Other White Meats” mixed up. As you can see, this isn’t a problem hundreds of miles away. It is a problem in our own backyard. In conclusion,we all have to take it upon ourselves to be advocates for agriculture. Our generation has a bright and prosperous future in agriculture. I am sure you have all heard the statistic that by the year 2050, farmers around the world will have to produce as much food as they have since farming began over 10,000 years ago. Without the support of the general public, we will have a really tough time trying to meet that goal, or there is a good possibility that we might not meet it. But…if we have a majority of the population that is educated about agriculture and knows that agriculture impacts almost every aspect of their daily lives, I still don’t think we can meet that goal by 2050…I think we can exceed that goal.

Wyatt Bachmeier “Carpe Diem” NE Region Vice President Carpe diem, I’m sure several of you have heard this simple two word phrase, and if not you are in the same position I was in the eighth grade when I sat down in my first history class period with a new teacher. He had quotes posted on all four walls of the room, mostly recognizable ones from Abraham Lincoln or Albert Einstein, but there was one posted huge on blue paper above the chalk board; “Carpe Diem”. It is a Latin phrase which sets the only widespread scale of success; thus making it very meaningful to FFA members as a whole because we work every day to reach our own ideas of success. Folks, the English translation of “Carpe Diem” reads seize the day. Now that we all know the meaning of Carpe Diem for the rest of this evening I would like you all to pump your arms and in three beats say “Seize the Day” as loud as you can every time you hear me say “Carpe Diem”, lets practice one time “Carpe Diem. Alright moving on, to seize each day we have to basically leave a positive impact on the world. The methods or paths to creating a positive impact are numerous, but basically fall down to three main categories. First, we have to take advantage of the several opportunities that we are presented each day. Next, we all need to try making decisions that will help us to be a positive influence either on society as a whole or a specific person. Last, we have to work every day to become increasingly independent; so we can help ourselves, our family, our community, and ultimately our world become a better place for future generations. The first path we can follow to “Carpe Deim” (Seize the Day) consists of taking advantage of the opportunities that life throws our way. Most opportunities that we partake in are those that were meant to push us in the right direction with knowledge or attitude. A great example of this type of opportunity is the organization that has brought us all here together, The National FFA Organization. The great people that help our organization to continually grow and flourish do it because they know it makes a positive difference in building the leaders of tomorrow. From the FFA’s opportunities we learn; specific career skills through Career Development Events like the Nursery Landscape CDE, leadership abilities through Leadership Conferences like the Washington Leadership Conference, and many other things. All in all the National FFA Organization has a lot for us to utilize all throughout our lifetime, but remember the list of organizations for students like yourselves to be involved in is nearly endless. I am certain that several of you are involved in many other positive opportunities like student council, honor society, sports, exedra. It is awesome to see the amount of opportunities we are exposed to that help us to make the world a better place through us. On the other hand, several of the opportunities we encounter on a day to day basis come from situations where the intentions are not as clear. For example, let’s look at taking a test. At first you feel like sinking into your chair and pouting believe me I have been there, I’ve had to take a few Latin root grammar tests in my day. But honestly who is to say that we can’t reverse that feeling of anger and dismay by looking at a test as an opportunity to see what areas of your studies need more of your attention. Looking at these situations as opportunities would dramatically increase the number that we can strive to take part in each day. In short, Opportunities come in all shape, sizes, wave lengths, and flavors, and 37

through those day to day opportunities we have the ability to impact others, become more self-sustaining and accomplish the goal of “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day). Next, the opportunities that we devote our time and effort to each day, give us the chance to impact the lives of others. When it comes to making a positive impact on the lives of others each effort large or small has a big return on investment. Large organized efforts have the ability to affect several people both directly and indirectly. For instance, last summer after the horrible flood in Minot the Beulah FFA Chapter took action by helping with the cleanup effort. In doing so they not only helped the flood victims directly but they also started a ripple effect that motivated others to put their hands to good use as well. Now, the large community impacts will allow a person to impact several people, but they are efforts that cannot be pulled off every day of the week because of the amount of planning and organization that they require. Therefore, in order to seize the day, we have to remember all of the little opportunities in life to make an impact. For example, thank a teacher or a lunch lady that has works above and beyond their job requirements or attempt to say hi to every kid in your schools hallways. Sometimes it is the small gestures that amount to leaps and bounds in a person’s life, and we truly will never know just how much those little efforts can brighten up a person’s soul. In review, I encourage you all to impact somebody’s life every day for the rest of this eventful week and try to incorporate it into your everyday routine. I promise that the efforts you make to motivate and impact others will reveal their importance the day one of those people impact you through the motivational importance of “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day). The last way to seize the day that I am going to explain to you tonight is making an effort to become more independent. Now, in this context I am not talking about independence as getting out of your parent’s house and out on your own. I mean independence as a manor of solving problems, making decisions, and standing up for your own ideas. A huge part of becoming more independent is working to solve reasonable problems on your own. Solving problems may start simple as overcoming a math problem without resorting to help as soon as you get confused, but as time goes on you will have the ability to solve much larger problems like how to make a small business profitable and maybe even solve a few national issues that we are encountering right now, and believe me people, everyone in this room is capable of conquering such feats. The point is we all have to take the small steps each day in order to train ourselves for the bridges we have to build later. The next path to becoming more independent as an individual is to condition your-self to becoming more decisive. The National FFA organization offers several Career Development Events to help students become more independent. As one example, Klay Oland from the Lisbon FFA Chapter is making progress in his decision making skills as he showed by winning high individual at this year’s Winter Livestock Evaluation CDE; where it takes extreme decisiveness to place animals in a correct quality based order. The ability to make decisions for your-self will become increasingly important as it comes time to choose a major in college or a career plan to which you will follow. All along the way we have to make decisions, and without the independence to make them we cannot be successful or “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day). Another factor of independence is skepticism or the ability to carry and defend your own opinion. Here in the United States of America, we have flourished as a superpower because the ideas of all people are listened to and taken into consideration, but lately I have noticed a problem. It seems that people are following the crowd too often. That is where we, the people in the blue jackets come in. We are being trained and taught the skills necessary to be the leaders of tomorrow. Folks, we can’t just let these skills go unused, it is our duty to lead in our own directions and stand up for what we believe to be right. In conglomeration, these ways of becoming more independent will keep our cities, state, and country moving forward, and by so we shall “Carpe Diem”. In conclusion, “Carpe Diem” is a quote that can be implemented into all of our lifestyles, and it will help us all to become more successful. In putting forth an effort to be a positive asset to each day we have to invest our time into daily opportunities, impact the lives of the people around you, and become more independent as individuals. By initiating the idea of seizing the day in to our lives we will not only have a better outlook on life, but also feel like a more beneficial part of society. I do realize that seizing every day is not the easiest task to devote yourself to; understanding that we do owe it to ourselves and the people around us to make an honest attempt each day to be that positive influence for others. With that, ladies and gentlemen LETS “Carpe Diem”.

Life’s a Dance Kristi Tonnessen—SE Region Vice President Don’t you wish that once you turned a certain age, you were given a manual for how to get through life? Think about it; every toy or electronic device we’ve ever gotten came with some sort of owner’s manual. Now, most of the time, we just throw the manual off to the side and try to figure out how to operate it ourselves, even though we know that the owner’s manual will tell us exactly how to run it. We can all hope, wish, and beg for this to happen, but in reality, we know it’s not going to happen. The moment you think you have life figured out, something unexpected happens to turn it all upside down, despite how hard you try to change it back. You don’t know exactly what is going to happen in ten years, in six months, you don’t even know what tomorrow will bring. But we have to wake up every morning with an understanding that life isn’t going to be exactly how we dream, and with that understanding comes the realization that when opportunities are presented to us, we 38

take them. Don’t go through life walking on eggshells, afraid to make a mistake that could change your entire life. When we come to a fork in the road, we don’t have that owner’s manual that tells us which path to take. We don’t have a manual to tell us what decision to make. Granted, our parents instilled different morals and values in us to help make those tough decisions whenever we need to. But, in the end, you are the one who has to make the decision, not your parent, and it doesn’t matter if you know exactly what the right answer is, sometimes we make the wrong decision; sometimes we make a mistake. But, mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. FFA members, you are the authors of your own lives. As you go through life, live as if you are writing your story in pen. No matter how much you scribble over, cover up, or cross out a mistake you’ve made in writing, it’s still there. Someone else may look at it and not know what you attempted to erase from your story, but you know. Even if you can’t see what it says anymore, in the back of your mind, you know what was supposed to be there. Every day we try to erase those mistakes from our minds that we don’t want to remember. But, as much as we hate to admit it, we learned something from that mistake we try so desperately hard to erase from our memories. You can’t change your past; you can; however, change your future. “The worst mistake anyone in this building can make is being too afraid to make one.” After you’ve made a mistake, whatever it may be, first, admit to it. Don’t try to cover it up. Mistakes are committed by strong as well as weak people. The only difference is, strong people admit the mistake, whereas the weaker ones look for excuses. Be the strong one, admit when you’ve done wrong. Then, vow to yourself that you won’t commit that same mistake again. George Bernard Shaw once said, “Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time.” And probably the most important step is to learn from it. Everything happens for a reason, and the lesson you learn from your mistakes makes that mistake worth committing. Not only is it important to learn from our own mistakes, but also those of others. When we learn from the challenges that life throws at us, we will find success along the way. Don’t let one mistake rule your entire life. Learn from it and move on. John Michael Montgomery says, “Life’s a dance, you learn as you go; sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow.” There are some situations where you will know exactly what to do. Others will make you unsure. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especially from people who have been in your situation before. There are so many people surrounding you, whether it is teachers, friends, or family. When you need help, ask for it. Don’t try to go it alone. Some of the decisions you make will have greater consequences than others. But that’s life and unfortunately don’t have the owner’s manual to operate by. We just have to take them as they come. There are countless inspirational quotes and verses that lend comfort and add guidance in our lives. I have two favorites. From Phil. 4:13 in the Bible, “I can do all things through He who gives me strength.” It doesn’t matter how much of a hole I seem to be in, with faith, I can move forward. The other one is a bit more laid back. Now many of you have probably heard me say this one a lot. It’s fairly simple, “Eh, you win some; you lose some.” If you continue to get worked up over the things that don’t go your way, you overlook the little details that have worked out in your favor. Don’t worry about the battles you’ve lost; the battles where someone else gets the prize. For instance, many of you may have heard my banquet speech: there are always things in our lives where we come in second. We make a mistake and don’t get the finish we hoped for. We have to pick up the pieces and try again. Overcoming mistakes and hardships to find success is half the battle itself. Over the past year, I have met countless people who have proven to me that they will succeed in whatever they set their minds to. These individuals have proven that when life knocks you down, get back up swinging. Those challenges that you, FFA members, continue to overcome on a daily basis are inspiration to others; sometimes whether you know it or not. Like Taylor from Oakes, who is on a weight loss journey making a significant change in her life. Or Caleb, from Granville, who with just one year of experience, made the FFA Senior livestock judging team and placed well at state. How about Sam from Garrison who is putting together a Run 4 Robyn in memory of her dear friend who was killed in a car accident this past year, or the Medina FFA livestock team who had to overcome two consecutive state runner up placings to finally win that coveted state title? All of these people have overcome huge obstacles in their lives to find their success. Each of you can do the same. Every one of you is more than capable of overcoming the hardships of your lives to find your own success stories. FFA members, remember this: Life is not going to always go your way. When you face a challenge, you face it head on. If you make a mistake, learn from it. If you set out to accomplish a goal, don’t stop until you’ve achieved it. Learn to dance in the rain; don’t wait for the storm to pass. Make the most of what God has given you. FFA members, parents, friends, and supporters, I’d like to leave you with one final quote from Lily Tomlin that basically sums up everything, “The road to success is always under construction.”

The Experience Taylor Friesz-SW Region Vice President So, how about that ride in, I guess that’s why they call it Fargo, North Dakota, ha ha. Now, when I think of my FFA career, the first thing that comes to mind is all the traveling I have done for numerous contests, conventions, and activities. I might not have taken as much away from these experiences as most, but the friends, memories, and places I have been was all worth the time spent in that blue and gold jacket. When I first got started in the FFA, I was just a little scabby kid sitting in Mr. Feirings seventh grade Ag classroom, learning about God knows what, but I remember is was a heck of a lot more fun than the choir class mixed in every other week. This schedule continued until the eighth grade when I got my first real taste of the North Dakota FFA experience. It was my first state convention and one that I will never forget. I was the youngest kid on the bus, but the journey was awesome. Bonding with the older members and having them take me under their wing truly made me feel like I belonged in this organization. For me, when I first entered the FFA, I was a very quiet kid with no real direction to follow and no place to belong, but with the help of my friends and advisor, I truly did find my purpose. From my past experiences in the FFA organization, I have found that the FFA will only give back to you what you have put into it. The more you do and participate in, the more you will grow as a person and flourish. One quote that I truly believe that hard work stands for is one by Ben Franklin. Franklin states that: “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Improvement, achievement, and success, those three words have been preached to me as an FFA member in every leadership workshop I have participated in, and with my efforts, I believe I have covered all three. Throughout high school, I made sure that I could get involved as much as possible because I got out of school and I could see my friends from across the state almost every weekend. Now, for some, this might be the wrong reason to become an FFA member, but for me, it wasn’t so much the competitions, but the socializing time. Don’t get me wrong, I am one of the most competitive guys you will find in a blue and gold jacket, and it did take me a while to realize that everyone in my contests weren’t enemies. From speaking with James Heaton from the Bismarck FFA Chapter, we both concluded that if you’re not having fun, what’s the experience worth. With anything that you guys take part in throughout your lives, you will either learn something; deal with some type of adversity, and maybe not even like the experience. But, that is what you have to do in life. Trying different things and seeing how they play out with your life and interests will make you a more well rounded person. In this life, you only have a limited amount of time and what you do with that is in your hands. FFA members, I want you guys to think that every opportunity you are presented with is a learning opportunity to grow and succeed. Some journeys are hard and stressful, but the feelings of accomplishment once these tasks are crossed off the list are astronomical. I know I haven’t always been a go getter in all the opportunities I have been presented with in life, but just by accomplishing half of them I have grown tremendously from that scabby little seventh grader. So, in conclusion, I’m not asking you guys to totally change your lives from the path that you are already on, but if any of those little paths come up to change the plan, take them. We live in the United States of America, the land of opportunity, so take advantage of it and live your life to the fullest. Life may be a long and hard road, but the memories and experiences are ones that will last forever.

Don’t Look Back Cody Folden-NW Region Vice President Now I bet your all wondering why I started with this song? Well 3 things come to mind on why I picked this particular song to walk out with. 1. Girls out number*** guys in the FFA, which is a phenomenal achievement since they had to wait awhile before becoming members of the FFA. 2. I grew up with Shania Twain’s music so I felt that this was suitable, and number 3………….its Shania TWAIN! First, I want to start off by giving you a review of the year, because if I didn’t Samantha Lies, from the Garrison FFA, would probably hurt me….badly. I’m not going to go month by month because I would lose everyone listening right now. So, here we are, after training to be the best we could be, planning for events and conventions, and meetings to wrap it all together, here we are, almost done with another year of FFA. Now I know that seemed short and obvious but I feel you need to know what happened before first. I was in each and every one of your shoes audience. Whether you’re and eighth grader or a senior, I know what you’re going through! I didn’t know what there was ahead of me, until 2 things happened. One, I joined FFA and two my parents’ divorce. My parents’ divorce came first and as a lot of you know going through divorce or abuse or anything along those 40

things is hard to get through, but I made sure this wouldn’t get in my way. From then one I knew, I needed to make a difference in this world. It wasn’t like, “oh I need to get good grades”, no, it was like I need to change the world. Now at this time my twin sister and I were rolling into about 6th grade. I was thinking that yes I do need to change the world but, I’m a 6th grader! Who is going to listen to me!?! This is when I hit a speed bump. I wanted to do more for my family, community, and just anything that would make someone happy. So, I waited until the time was right, and then 8th grade came around and I joined the FFA. My advisor Mrs. Woodbury didn’t show up until my 9th grade year and that’s when I realized that I had made the right decision. This is when I took the lead. Not looking back I became the chapter President my sophomore year and held that position all the way until I graduated. Completing everything from my Discovery degree to now hopefully my American degree, and from being another kid from Parshall, or what my chapter likes to say, “P-Town”, to a North Dakota State Officer! Through commitment, hard work, and dedication, I have achieved my goal of making a difference in the world, but I will promise you this, I will not ever look back, this doesn’t mean I will forget, no, everything I want to remember I put on my body. Yes, it’s exactly what you’re thinking; I do have the FFA emblem tattooed to my chest. Just remember, I am going to keep chugging along and I am going to make everyone’s lives better, or die trying. I didn’t look back. The 2011-2012 officer team well, let’s say, had a few bumps in the road. We did occasionally fight and disagree and really hurt each other’s feelings sometimes, but in the end let’s face it. In our most needed time, these are the people we turned too. Guys, we achieved greatness this year, and we didn’t even have a state fair! We dedicated our freshman year of college to this wonderful organization to do one thing, lead. We didn’t look back. Next, I want to give some respect to Robyn Essler of the Garrison FFA Chapter, and Justin Johnson of the Parshall FFA Chapter. Both of these individuals were fantastic FFA members, unfortunately they are no longer with us. I knew Justin more than Robyn, he came from my home chapter and he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a young age. Let’s just say Justin never looked back at the past. He didn’t care he was in a wheelchair. He didn’t care that he was different. He didn’t care that he had this problem. Justin never looked back he made the whole town his friend. Robyn never looked back either if it was a cross country meet or an FFA competition. These members never looked back. FFA members, I now pass this on to you. Don’t look back. Your past is just that, the past. Focus on today and look forward to tomorrow. Live each day to the fullest! I know what you’re all thinking, “Who does this guy think he is? Some kind of motivational Speaker?” No, I’m not that at all. I am just a regular guy, from a regular town, given the opportunity to experience greatness with a great organization. All of you can experience this as well! Take the road less traveled, (yes *** it might lead you to getting stuck but hey! Now you get to play in the mud.) You might fall down and hit your head, but get up dust yourself off and get back on it. This isn’t just for FFA; this is for your life people. Everyone has obstacles, and most of us get through them. Don’t be the person to lie down and quit. You all can achieve greatness and you all can be leaders, you all could be standing right here one day presenting a retiring address, or become president, or just become a farmer and feed the world. If that doesn’t go right, go to the next thing. We all have more than one chance in this world so figure out what you want to do to make not just your life, but everyone’s around yours better as well, and don’t EVER look back. Thank you.

INDEX Event Page Advanced Agricultural Mechanics .....................................................................14 Agri Science Fair ………………………………………………………………….. 19 Agricultural Communications ............................................................................7 Agricultural Communications ............................................................................15 Agricultural Education .......................................................................................7 Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication ...................................................7 Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance - Placement .............................7 Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes ...............................................................15 Agricultural Sales – Placement .........................................................................7 Agricultural Services .........................................................................................8 Agriscience Research Animal Systems .………………………………………... 8 Agriscience Research Plant Systems ...………………………………………... 8 Agriscience Research Integrated Systems ..…………………………………... 8 American FFA Degree Nominees .....................................................................6 Angricultural Processing ...................................................................................7 Area Ag Placement ...........................................................................................5 Area Star Agri-Science ......................................................................................5 Area Star Farmer ..............................................................................................5 Area Stars of Agri-Business ..............................................................................5 Basic Agricultural Mechanics ............................................................................13 Beef Production – Entrepreneurship .................................................................8 Beef Production – Placement............................................................................8 Dairy Cattle Selection ........................................................................................17 Cody Folden “Don’t Look Back”………………………………………………….. 40-41 Dairy Foods (Milk Quality) ……………………………………………………….. 18-19 Dairy Handlers...................................................................................................17 Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................8 Dairy Production – Placement...........................................................................8 Daniel Deck “Speak Up” ………………………………………………………….. 37 Delegate Committee Reports 2012 ...................................................................31-33 Demonstration Contest .....................................................................................19 Diversified Agricultural Production ....................................................................9 Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship...............................................9 Diversified Crop Production – Placement .........................................................9 Diversified Horticulture ......................................................................................8 Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship .......................................9 Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management ...............................10 Equine Science – Placement ............................................................................10 Equine Science- Entrepreneurship ...................................................................10 Extemporaneous Public Speaking ....................................................................26 Farm Business Management ............................................................................20 Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production ..........................................................................10 Floriculture.........................................................................................................21 Food for America ...............................................................................................22 Food Science & Technology .............................................................................10 Food Science & Technology .............................................................................22-23 Forage Production .............................................................................................10 Forest Management and Products ....................................................................10 Fruit Production .................................................................................................11 Goat Production …………………………………………………………………... 11 Grain Production – Entrepreneurship 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Grain Production – Placement ..........................................................................11 Home and/or Community Development ............................................................11 Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients ...........................................................6 Horse Selection .................................................................................................23-24 Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics .................................................................14 Job Interview.................................................................................................... 24 Jodi Boe “Don’t Be Afraid to Make a Mistake”………………………………….. 33-35 Kristi Tonnessen “Life’s a Dance” ……………………………………………….. 39-40 Meats .................................................................................................................24 Nursery/Landscape ...........................................................................................24-25 Outdoor Recreation ...........................................................................................11 Poultry Production .............................................................................................12 Prepared Public Speaking.................................................................................26-27 Preston Gilderhus “Timewise”…………………………………………………… 35-37 Quiz ...................................................................................................................26-27 Reporter Book ...................................................................................................27 SAE Book ..........................................................................................................27-28 Secretary Book ..................................................................................................28 Sheep Production ..............................................................................................12 Small Animal Production & Care .......................................................................12 Small Animal Production & Care .......................................................................28-29 Specialty Animal Production .............................................................................12 Specialty Crop Production.................................................................................12 State FFA Chorus Members .............................................................................16 State FFA Courtesy Corps ................................................................................16 State FFA Creed ...............................................................................................16 State FFA Degree Recipients ...........................................................................4 State Officers for 2012-2013 .............................................................................3 Superior Chapters .............................................................................................30 Swine Production – Placement .........................................................................12 Talent ................................................................................................................30 Taylor Friesz “The Experience”…………………………………………………... 40 Treasurer Book..................................................................................................30 Turf Grass Management ...................................................................................13 Vegetable Production ........................................................................................13 Veterinary Medicine ..........................................................................................13 Wildlife Productuion & Management .................................................................13 Wyatt Bachmeier ““Carpe Diem”………...........................................................35 -35